1
as in raises
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
I needed help lifting the heavy globe back up to the top shelf
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2
as in rises
to move or extend upward
once the sun started to cut through the morning fog, the colorful hot-air balloons began to lift off from the field
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as in steals
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
she turned her back for just a moment, and somebody lifted her purse
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as in assists
an act or instance of helping
the company's senior vice president gave his son a much-needed lift up the corporate ladder
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as in rides
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another
I'll need a lift to work while my car is in the shop
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Recent Examples of lifts
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
One of those walls, a massive glass awning-style window, lifts skyward to erase the boundary between indoors and out, revealing a sprawling terrace that feels suspended above the city.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
The Fed’s rate cuts should function like a tide that lifts all boats by making borrowing cheaper, allowing companies to expand head count.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The kids navigate plenty of teen-movie tropes, too, but their combined magnetism lifts the entire movie.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Monáe lifts her phone slowly, almost reverently.
—Gerrick Kennedy, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
The dust filter lifts off after flexing two tabs, and the fan bracket it’s attached to lifts off after removing three knurled screws.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Find something that lifts your spirits — then do it on a regular basis.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
When excess electricity is available, the motor lifts the mass upwards, storing excess energy as gravitational potential.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Take a stroll through the magenta hallways with sculptures and insanely cool photography, then step into the living room where the views captivate and the kaleidoscopic furniture lifts spirits.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Stretching the limits The clip is reportedly designed to showcase Oli’s stability, joint articulation as well as movement control, through a series of exercises including side bends, leg lifts and splits.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
It’s positioned at the foot of Grossarltal-Dorfgastein Ski Area, about 90 minutes by train from Salzburg, with 16 lifts, 494 acres, and more than 43 miles of ski runs with wide slopes and reliable snow.
—Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
The Jungfrau Region has three main skiing areas—Mürren-Schilthorn, Grindelwald-Wengen, and Grindelwald-First—and you conveniently only need one ski pass to access all of the lifts and gondolas.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the White House has ratcheted up the pressure to end the shutdown by floating a draft memo arguing that furloughed federal workers are not entitled to back pay after the government shutdown lifts.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Passholders can access these areas through two public lifts, Southern Comfort and Sacajawea.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 8 Oct. 2025
Happel and Van Herpen collaborated closely to make sure the costumes would be durable enough to withstand any and all movements, including lifts and floor work.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
One of those walls, a massive glass awning-style window, lifts skyward to erase the boundary between indoors and out, revealing a sprawling terrace that feels suspended above the city.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
The Fed’s rate cuts should function like a tide that lifts all boats by making borrowing cheaper, allowing companies to expand head count.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
The kids navigate plenty of teen-movie tropes, too, but their combined magnetism lifts the entire movie.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Monáe lifts her phone slowly, almost reverently.
—Gerrick Kennedy, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
The dust filter lifts off after flexing two tabs, and the fan bracket it’s attached to lifts off after removing three knurled screws.
—PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025
Find something that lifts your spirits — then do it on a regular basis.
—Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
When excess electricity is available, the motor lifts the mass upwards, storing excess energy as gravitational potential.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
The first-day beginner package for ages 9 and older includes a two-hour lesson and all-day access to three beginner lifts.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Take a stroll through the magenta hallways with sculptures and insanely cool photography, then step into the living room where the views captivate and the kaleidoscopic furniture lifts spirits.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Stretching the limits The clip is reportedly designed to showcase Oli’s stability, joint articulation as well as movement control, through a series of exercises including side bends, leg lifts and splits.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
It’s positioned at the foot of Grossarltal-Dorfgastein Ski Area, about 90 minutes by train from Salzburg, with 16 lifts, 494 acres, and more than 43 miles of ski runs with wide slopes and reliable snow.
—Adam H. Graham, AFAR Media, 14 Oct. 2025
The Jungfrau Region has three main skiing areas—Mürren-Schilthorn, Grindelwald-Wengen, and Grindelwald-First—and you conveniently only need one ski pass to access all of the lifts and gondolas.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the White House has ratcheted up the pressure to end the shutdown by floating a draft memo arguing that furloughed federal workers are not entitled to back pay after the government shutdown lifts.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 9 Oct. 2025
Passholders can access these areas through two public lifts, Southern Comfort and Sacajawea.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 8 Oct. 2025
Happel and Van Herpen collaborated closely to make sure the costumes would be durable enough to withstand any and all movements, including lifts and floor work.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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The situation raises broader questions about transparency, accountability, and the example set by Hialeah’s top official.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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As people increasingly rely on AI assistants as search tools, and the study raises concerns about the potential proliferation of misinformation.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Airfare is typically at its lowest two to three months before peak travel dates and rises quickly as the holidays get closer.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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That's because the trees there soak up and release moisture, which rises to create clouds and more rain.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, the girl who steals pens, is a fan of Cardi B and John Cena, who partied so hard in college that her college advisor had to have a chat with her?—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Little Tokyo often steals the spotlight, but Gardena and Torrance’s Japanese American roots run just as deep.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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The three wings combined for 63 points, with Barrett leading the trio with 25 points to go along with eight rebounds and five assists.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In that game, Rozier finished with five points, four rebounds and two assists in that opening period — a productive quarter but well below his usual total output for a full game.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The shakeup, along with bad weather, plummeting attendance, broken rides, and a rise in competition have added to the company’s struggles amid shares falling more than 45 percent in 2025.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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The remainder of the teaser features luxurious boat rides, parties and, of course, some talk of business.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While there have been many fine adaptations of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim's performance as the miserly, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge elevates this version to must-see status.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The advanced energy management system elevates the ride experience, allowing users to push boundaries with confidence—whether tackling steep hills, rough paths, or long-distance adventures.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Here, fans sit above the pit straight and start-finish line, roughly level with Turn 1 as the track climbs steeply up toward them.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Set the Tone at the Front Door The sense of escape is even evident at the front of the house, where a rose plant climbs across the archway and herbs are planted along the gravel driveway.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
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Wednesday swipes Enid’s driver’s-ed consent form to sneak off to visit Tyler at Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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