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noun

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb hoist contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of hoist are boost, elevate, heave, lift, raise, and rear. While all these words mean "to move from a lower to a higher place or position," hoist implies lifting something heavy especially by mechanical means.

hoisted the cargo on board

When is it sensible to use boost instead of hoist?

The words boost and hoist are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, boost suggests assisting to climb or advance by a push.

boosted his brother over the fence

How does the word elevate relate to other synonyms for hoist?

Elevate may replace lift or raise especially when exalting or enhancing is implied.

elevated the taste of the public

When could heave be used to replace hoist?

In some situations, the words heave and hoist are roughly equivalent. However, heave implies lifting and throwing with great effort or strain.

heaved the heavy crate inside

When is lift a more appropriate choice than hoist?

The synonyms lift and hoist are sometimes interchangeable, but lift usually implies exerting effort to overcome resistance of weight.

lift the chair while I vacuum

Where would raise be a reasonable alternative to hoist?

The meanings of raise and hoist largely overlap; however, raise carries a stronger implication of bringing up to the vertical or to a high position.

scouts raising a flagpole

How are the words rear and raise related as synonyms of hoist?

Rear may add an element of suddenness to raise.

suddenly reared itself up on its hind legs

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of hoist
Verb
The Penguins have hoisted the Stanley Cup three times since Malkin arrived in Pittsburgh in fall 2006. David K. Li, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025 One&Only Mandarina, a luxury resort property in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, has hoisted one of its standalone private residences onto the market. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
As the hoist is removed, the last sections of the exterior glass facade will be installed to enclose the building on Woodward Avenue downtown. Annalise Frank, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024 On Tuesday, the Arkansas guard sent a five-soldier HH-60M Black Hawk crew to aid the Florida National Guard and provide hoist and airlift support once the storm passes. Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hoist 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoist
Verb
  • On a fourth-and-10 with 3:15 to play and the Rams up just four points, Arizona quarterback Kyler Murray heaved a deep pass to rookie receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., who jumped for it at about the 1-yard line but instead it was intercepted by Rams rookie safety Kamren Kinchens.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Limos provide a front-row seat to the hysteria as hoards of humanity heave themselves at the windows, mouths agape in shock or screams.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • One play later, Kelce lifted his arms, signaling the game-winning touchdown just as Mahomes completed an easy 3-yard, walk-off touchdown to receiver Mecole Hardman, who was wide open in the corner of the end zone.
    Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Each of the women stood in their living rooms, bent down and easily lifted up loose floorboards.
    Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Whether sipping it straight, over ice, or using it as an ingredient in cocktails, here are the 13 best mezcals to buy now.
    Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Depending on the studio, you may be encouraged to bring water to sip throughout the practice.
    Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • While Chinese companies are taking advantage of the ever-stronger economic ties between the two countries, concerns are being raised about Russia's level of dependence on its neighbor at a time when it is being choked by sanctions and IT firms are laying off staff.
    Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Seated in a wheelchair, Weinstein made a rare address to the court and raised his voice to plead with Farber to switch his trial date with an earlier trial that’s already on the calendar.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Those experiencing diarrhea from such an illness are encouraged to drink plenty of water to help prevent dehydration.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Their deaths came just a few months after six tourists — including an American man — died in Laos in November 2024 after drinking alcohol that authorities suspected was tainted with methanol.
    Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Washington thrives on Daniels' creativity at the line of scrimmage, but that might be more difficult while standing inside the equivalent to a 747 jet engine at takeoff.
    Everett Cook, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
  • But Blue Origin did not reach its bonus goal of guiding part of the New Glenn rocket called the first-stage booster back to a safe landing on a seafaring platform after takeoff.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • In a state of unimaginable desperation, Islam and his family would also turn to water, gulping it in desperate attempts to fill their stomachs.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • But being exposed to an ambient, low-level dose of germs is very different from gulping down a concentrated slug of them.
    Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • So here goes: My deep dive into the world of levitation, fear and faith started the way most articles do — with a tip.
    Marisa Kwiatkowski, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Sep. 2024
  • After all, this levitation answers the question hanging over the entire 10 episodes.
    Jason Zinoman, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2024

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“Hoist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoist. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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