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as in to raise
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 to rise
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 to steal
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 assist
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 ride
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 lift
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The marathon address was credited with helping lift Democratic spirits after the party has spent months reeling from Trump’s victory in the November election.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In Manila, some candidates for the Senate who are aligned with Mr. Duterte appeared to be getting a slight lift in the polls, political analysts say.
—Aie Balagtas See, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Inside Blue Origin's New Shepard capsule, Aisha Bowe strapped in alongside her five crewmates for a quick, 10.5-minute suborbital ride to space and back.
New Shepard's rocket lifted off with the sextet on Monday at 9:30 a.m. EDT (1330 GMT) from Blue Origin's Launch Site One in West Texas.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2025
The marathon address was credited with helping lift Democratic spirits after the party has spent months reeling from Trump’s victory in the November election.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
That financial reality is at least starting to improve, however, as more marketing opportunities pop up and the NHL posts revenue records, giving the salary cap a lift.
—Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
In Manila, some candidates for the Senate who are aligned with Mr. Duterte appeared to be getting a slight lift in the polls, political analysts say.
—Aie Balagtas See, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lift
Verb
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At the same time, these updates raise questions about the Oscars broadcast itself.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The incident with Lauren had understandably raised questions on whether Weezer’s set would still happen.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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These luxe hydrogel eye masks, infused with antioxidant-rich colloidal gold and soothing rose damask extract, brighten and boost radiance in the delicate under-eye area.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Shortly after, Wood posted to her story again, this time sharing an April 2022 post from trans British artist Travis Alabanza that highlighted the attention put on trans people rather than other issues, such as the climate crisis or rising cost of living.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Coop is fired from his high-profile finance job, starts stealing from his wealthy neighbors to keep up his lifestyle, chaos ensues, and get your popcorn ready.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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The biggest concern for cemetery board members is the bronze doors stolen from three mausoleums, which can be worth more than $10,000 per set.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Van Lith also broke the single-season record for assists and scoring while leading TCU to the Elite Eight.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Sam Hauser went 4-for-7 from deep and scored 15 points in his 29 minutes, and Luke Kornet finished with 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists and four blocks.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
13 Apr. 2025
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As the local lore goes, a taxi driver on Archer Avenue picked up a strange woman who, during the ride, seemed to vanish.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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While some of these new releases promise theatrical roller-coaster rides, others are best kept for a night on the couch or even a cross-country flight.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the past two elections, however, Chicago voters elevated amateurs to the mayor’s office, with no management experience and minor political histories.—
Forrest Claypool,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Hundred Lie on your back with your legs lifted into tabletop position, your head and shoulders elevated off the floor, and both arms reaching forward, parallel to the floor.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Apple, which relies on a supply chain based largely in China, saw shares climb 2.2%.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then the band climbed into the hot dog, briefly reclaimed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and soared around the arena.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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The student swiped her card for door access, which police believe allowed Saldana to slip in behind the student.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Its functionality is iPad-like with a swipe down notifications screen, applications and swipe up climate controls.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Lift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lift. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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