upheaved

verb

past tense of upheave
as in hoisted
to lift with effort exactly how the builders of the pyramids at Giza upheaved such massive blocks of stone remains a mystery

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  1. hoisted
  2. heaved
Verb
  • The absurd 62-foot three-pointer Luka Doncic hoisted and made late in the second quarter Friday night seemed to ignite him, pushing him to even higher heights on the way to scoring 53 points.
    — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • That wasn't a failing of the JWST itself; no one is doubting the observing capabilities of the most powerful telescope humanity has ever hoisted into orbit around Earth.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of hoisted
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  • Pitt quarterback Holden Geriner heaved a pass downfield into a crowd of players.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Mahomes sprinted to his right to avoid pressure and, a split-second before falling out of bounds, heaved a pass that somehow hit Tyreek Hill in stride for 48 yards.
    — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of heaved
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