upheaved

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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  • As the sun rose, they could be seen stationed in an unidentified area, with Israeli flags hoisted up from military vehicles.
    Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The flume was hoisted by helicopter and anchored to the canyon bedrock.
    Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • Hurts heaved his Hail Mary attempt a play later.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Flaming palm fronds heaved back and forth across the frame, and embers streaked the air.
    Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Upheaved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upheaved. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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