as in to pry
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever
the workers used crowbars to lever the heavy stone block into its new position
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Recent Examples of lever
Joe Cornell, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Big investment banks can be levered to the success of mergers, Cramer said, so investors should pay attention to outfits like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, all of which saw gains Monday.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 15 July 2024
Jorge Lluch, Fortune Europe, 26 Nov. 2024
The Black vote must evolve from a tool of symbolic support to a lever for real, lasting change.
—Christopher Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
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Verb
However, post-separation, South Bow’s balance sheet will be highly levered, with the company projected to hold $7.9 billion in debt against an EBITDA of around $1.5-$1.6 billion, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 5.0x, which is significantly higher than the peer average.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Big investment banks can be levered to the success of mergers, Cramer said, so investors should pay attention to outfits like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, all of which saw gains Monday.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 15 July 2024
Noun
These are but some of the levers that the government could pull to make entrepreneurship a more attractive proposition.
—Jorge Lluch, Fortune Europe, 26 Nov. 2024
The Black vote must evolve from a tool of symbolic support to a lever for real, lasting change.
—Christopher Anderson, Baltimore Sun, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lever
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Gwin turns a couple knobs to get the propane flowing and ignites it.Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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Consider swapping cabinet knobs for matte black handles or satin brass pulls for a more stylish look.Brianna Crane, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 Feb. 2023
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The jacket featured an oversize safety pin as a central button, a hallmark of punk frequently favored by the stra, blending utility with edge.Julia Teti, WWD, 2 Dec. 2024
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But wind — unlike engines — can’t be switched on at the touch of a button.John Leicester, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2024
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But the best story of all was Maryanne, and watching this delightful goofball evolve into a cutthroat champion was truly thrilling, lifting Survivor 42 into the mid-twenties.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Supporting Ukraine’s domestic market Nemiroff also has an eye on lifting the Ukrainian economy.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Don’t try to switch it up — try to change no sh*t, do no Hollywood switch.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Internal shakeups, a controversial switch to Mercedes power units, and fluctuating on-track performances have dominated headlines, raising questions about their direction and ambitions.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The plastic dials on the adjustable brake and clutch levers will probably need to be replaced sooner than later.New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2024
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Rose gold hands and details on the dial add a striking contrast to the black ceramic.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
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The best place to start to harness the hidden keys of self-mastery and unlock true potential is in setting clear goals.Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The car wasn’t exactly in tip-top condition when Conway got the keys.Howard Walker, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
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But the axles can be offset from the center of the drive gear – there's a sliding actuator that gradually pushes all three axles out and away from the center.New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Dec. 2024
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The point is to make sure that drivers appear alert and ready to take control of the driving task if the suite of electronic sensors and actuators gets overwhelmed or misjudges a situation.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Lever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lever. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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