1
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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3
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
John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This will lift the dirt and stains from the shower lines.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Kane Brown also refuses, rallying his crew and fans to help the 113 lift a heavy piece of metal that’s crushing several people.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The Grizzlies will lean on Jackson and the perennially questionable Morant, who has not played more than six consecutive games since March 2023 and has missed at least 20 games each of the last four seasons, and once again rely on superior depth to lift them through the slog of the regular season.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
This will lift the dirt and stains from the shower lines.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Use a small, round brush to blow-dry the layered bangs for a soft look around the eyes and face, and finish with a strong-hold hairspray for lift and control.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Kane Brown also refuses, rallying his crew and fans to help the 113 lift a heavy piece of metal that’s crushing several people.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
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In November, Jackson terminated Gatlin for swindling millions of dollars from the Foundation as executives privately reeled over her betrayal of the hospital system’s fundraising arm, which raises tens of millions to benefit Jackson’s patients.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Experts at Sweetbriar said the effort was not just about saving one insect but also about raising awareness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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The actress, who rose to fame for her iconic roles in beloved films such as Annie Hall, The First Wives Club, The Godfather, and many more, died in California, PEOPLE reported on Saturday.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Baltasar Rodriguez had stolen the ball from an Atlanta defender and crossed the ball to Messi.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Look no further than Saturday’s Game 5, when both the Cubs and Brewers used an opener followed by a bulk reliever, and rookie Misiorowski stole the show with four strong innings to help the Brewers advance.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Marchand, Ekblad and Lundell each had a goal and an assist.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Nazem Kadri scored 34 goals and added 33 assists in 82 games last season to total him 67 points.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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His death was ruled as unrelated to any of the amusement park’s rides, a Six Flags spokesperson added, per the outlet.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Other seasonal activities offered at the farm include a wagon ride to a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and an 80-foot slide made of recycled milk jugs.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Oct. 2025
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After the Browns traded veteran quarterback Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this week, fans and pundits speculated whether Sanders would even be elevated to the second-string job, or remain in the third-string role behind Bailey Zappe.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Trocheck was elevated to alternate status after taking on many captain duties without the formal title last season, enshrining the Pittsburgh youth hockey legends as the leading voices in New York’s locker room.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Oracle’s stock has climbed a remarkable 373% over the past three years, driven primarily by the artificial-intelligence boom.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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With enough practice, the siblings learned to cross the entire yard without touching the ground by climbing trunks and swinging between branches.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Eight, maybe nine years removed from swiping worms from the corner store and lifting loose change from cars in the mall parking lot.—
Allen Iverson,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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After the fumble, head coach Jonathan Gannon was incensed and got into the face of Demercado, making physical contact and swiping at him.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Lift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lift. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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