1
as in raising
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 rising
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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3
as in stealing
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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Recent Examples of lifting
London time, lifting the company to the top of the Stoxx 600 index.
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Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Palantir Technologies jumped 24% and was one of the strongest forces lifting the S&P 500 after reporting a better profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
This project is creating meaningful partnerships and jobs, lifting up disadvantaged communities and supporting greenhouse gas reduction goals.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Has someone in your network been bringing you down instead of lifting you up?
—Joseph Liu, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Netflix was another one of the strongest forces lifting the S&P 500.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
As climate change intensifies flooding, some homeowners are responding creatively by lifting up their houses.
—Victoria M. Walker, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Prospects of heightened inflation could also hinder the Fed from keeping up with interest-rate cuts, even as other central banks proceed with cuts, further lifting the dollar.
—Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Some of those countries hold the keys to helping Syria recover from war by sending aid and lifting sanctions.
—Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Palantir Technologies jumped 24% and was one of the strongest forces lifting the S&P 500 after reporting a better profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2025
This project is creating meaningful partnerships and jobs, lifting up disadvantaged communities and supporting greenhouse gas reduction goals.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
Has someone in your network been bringing you down instead of lifting you up?
—Joseph Liu, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Netflix was another one of the strongest forces lifting the S&P 500.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
As climate change intensifies flooding, some homeowners are responding creatively by lifting up their houses.
—Victoria M. Walker, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Prospects of heightened inflation could also hinder the Fed from keeping up with interest-rate cuts, even as other central banks proceed with cuts, further lifting the dollar.
—Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Some of those countries hold the keys to helping Syria recover from war by sending aid and lifting sanctions.
—Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifting
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
27 Dec. 2024
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Tensions are rising in the country as two potential presidents claim legitimacy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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Director Kenneth Branagh treats the fairy tale with as much respect and elegance as a Shakespeare play, elevating the source material to something grander.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Together, the books and the show prompted a reckoning over Cromwell’s reputation, elevating him from villain to hero.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.—
Alex Stout,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2025
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Take a look through the list, then pick your potion—and be sure to consult with your physician before swiping anything onto your delicate lash line.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tinder made waves in 2012 by introducing the swiping mechanism, which has since been widely adopted.—
Samantha Murphy Kelly,
CNN,
19 Dec. 2024
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Information about bodily sensations like pain, touch, itch, and movement gets conveyed from the periphery to the brain via the ascending sensory pathway.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2025
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In September 2024, the star opened up about how Ryan’s ascending fame affected their relationship.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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