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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2
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
Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Snap beats revenue expectations and lifts guidance.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s even audience participation, as the crowd lifts bouquets of flowers overhead timed with Grande’s high notes.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Paddington blinks and nods as Shah lifts the bear’s paws and Hameed speaks.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Shining a light on fellow founders not only lifts them up but also inspires the next generation of women entrepreneurs.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The mop self-washes with hot water every cycle, not cold, and the Triple Lift system automatically lifts the mop off carpet so your rugs stay dry while hard floors get the full vacuum-plus-mop treatment in one run.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Research shows quality child care lifts education outcomes, especially among low-income families, according to Philip Fisher, a professor of early childhood learning at Stanford University.
—Reuters, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
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
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This clever coffee table’s top lifts smoothly and locks into place to create a dining area or workspace.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Rather than chair lifts or helicopters transporting skiers to the peaks, ski touring requires skiers to hike up the side of a mountain, which can take hours.
—Susan B. Barnes, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Consider Snowfall Sanctuary, a ski-in/ski-out hideaway minutes away from the Baqueira’s lifts.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
It not only moisturizes, but also lifts, firms, and plumps the skin simultaneously.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Powder Haven currently runs three private lifts, with a fourth opening this winter.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Their tango involved several lifts that had Hendrix above Bersten’s shoulders.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Two Colorado ski resorts are opening for the season this weekend, with Keystone Resort opening the slopes with 90 minutes notice on Saturday afternoon and Arapahoe Basin starting the lifts Sunday morning.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
In extremely dense fog, drivers are advised to turn on their hazard lights, pull over into a safe place, and if that’s on the side of the road or hard shoulder—turn off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until the fog lifts.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Snap beats revenue expectations and lifts guidance.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s even audience participation, as the crowd lifts bouquets of flowers overhead timed with Grande’s high notes.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Paddington blinks and nods as Shah lifts the bear’s paws and Hameed speaks.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Shining a light on fellow founders not only lifts them up but also inspires the next generation of women entrepreneurs.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
The mop self-washes with hot water every cycle, not cold, and the Triple Lift system automatically lifts the mop off carpet so your rugs stay dry while hard floors get the full vacuum-plus-mop treatment in one run.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Research shows quality child care lifts education outcomes, especially among low-income families, according to Philip Fisher, a professor of early childhood learning at Stanford University.
—Reuters, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
The resort spreads across three mountains and has eight lifts.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 7 Nov. 2025
This clever coffee table’s top lifts smoothly and locks into place to create a dining area or workspace.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Rather than chair lifts or helicopters transporting skiers to the peaks, ski touring requires skiers to hike up the side of a mountain, which can take hours.
—Susan B. Barnes, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Consider Snowfall Sanctuary, a ski-in/ski-out hideaway minutes away from the Baqueira’s lifts.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
It not only moisturizes, but also lifts, firms, and plumps the skin simultaneously.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Powder Haven currently runs three private lifts, with a fourth opening this winter.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Their tango involved several lifts that had Hendrix above Bersten’s shoulders.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
Two Colorado ski resorts are opening for the season this weekend, with Keystone Resort opening the slopes with 90 minutes notice on Saturday afternoon and Arapahoe Basin starting the lifts Sunday morning.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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Calf raises with a slow lower Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and lift both heels as high as possible.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new study raises important questions about the role flexible work arrangements could play in helping fertility rates rebound, Bloom said.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even as this risk rises rapidly, there are still plans for launching mega constellations of tiny satellites akin to those that are already orbiting as part of SpaceX’s Starlink system, along with a newly emerging push for orbital data centers such as Nvidia’s Starcloud.—
Humberto Basilio,
Scientific American,
7 Nov. 2025
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The film is based on the true story of Joseph ‘Lupo’ Rulli (Interdonato), a legendary New Jersey boxer plagued with polio before his career peaks, who then rises as a mobster in the Bonanno Crime family, while his older brother Dennis (Stahl) becomes a decorated State Policeman in the same town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Oscar Isaac plays the pompous Victor Frankenstein, though Jacob Elordi steals the movie as the tragic and eloquent Creature.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Traverse Wine Coast has something special in every season, but autumn steals the show when the hills light up with color and harvest season brings the grapes in from the vines.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Andrew Wiggins added 17 points, and Davion Mitchell dished out nine assists.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nic Claxton added 18 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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While traffic can be intense, weekends are perfect for relaxed rides through quieter streets and parks.—
Jade Moyano,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Once linked, riders can earn one mile for every dollar spent on Standard Priority Pickup and XL rides and two miles for every dollar booked on business profiles.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gift with Taste 672 elevates gifting with flexible deliveries of Napa’s most exceptional reds, handpicked by Robb Report editors.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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This emphasis on both design purity and technical refinement elevates the Sweptail beyond a typical bespoke build.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Keep going and the path climbs to the top of the arch, a high perch with breath-snatching panoramas.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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 11 Nov. 2025.
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