as in elevated
being positioned above a surface
with lifted heels and bent knees, the runners tensely waited for the gun to go off
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as in raised
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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as in climbed
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 stole
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 lifted
Maya Chung, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers were lifted by World Series MVP Freddie Freeman and NL MVP Shohei Ohtani to a trophy in 2024.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
Pepperdine University lifted its shelter-in-place status and said the campus was safe for residents, but said the school community was urged to remain on campus and leave Malibu roads clear for emergency personnel.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
New kicker Matthew Wright lifted the Kansas City Chiefs to a 19-17 victory over the Chargers on Sunday night with a 31-yard field goal that miraculously ricocheted through the uprights.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Jordan Neely’s father lifted his head and sat upright in his seat; an almost-smile crept across his face.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
His shot lifted the Pistons to 39 first-quarter against the Knicks.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
Thursday, the state successfully got the appeals court to issue another stay before McGlynn’s lifted Sunday.
—Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Yoon lifted the order shortly thereafter.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
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At Pepperdine University, located in Malibu, classes were cancelled Tuesday and a shelter-in place order issued Monday night was lifted Tuesday morning.
—Maya Chung, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers were lifted by World Series MVP Freddie Freeman and NL MVP Shohei Ohtani to a trophy in 2024.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
Pepperdine University lifted its shelter-in-place status and said the campus was safe for residents, but said the school community was urged to remain on campus and leave Malibu roads clear for emergency personnel.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
New kicker Matthew Wright lifted the Kansas City Chiefs to a 19-17 victory over the Chargers on Sunday night with a 31-yard field goal that miraculously ricocheted through the uprights.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Jordan Neely’s father lifted his head and sat upright in his seat; an almost-smile crept across his face.
—Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
His shot lifted the Pistons to 39 first-quarter against the Knicks.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
Thursday, the state successfully got the appeals court to issue another stay before McGlynn’s lifted Sunday.
—Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
Yoon lifted the order shortly thereafter.
—Joohee Cho, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifted
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The lack of movement on the legislation and lack of White House focus seems to be endemic to a more significant problem for a party that needed more Black male voters in 2024, and will definitely need elevated turnout in the 2026 midterms.Richard Fowler, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Little Big Town became the toast of Music City — if an unconventional one — an elevated position within country music the group has held for over two decades and counting.Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
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As a result, Adidas raised its guidance for the third time this year.Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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George Mason isn’t the only school to have raised concerns about the VII Group.Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Topline The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $670 million—the fifth biggest lottery prize of the year so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Tuesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller amount after paying their taxes.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unemployment has climbed, economic activity has declined, and poverty has surged.Isabel Debre, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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Viewing time of sports content via TV sets rose 30% in 2024 compared with 2023, YouTube said.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under his leadership, the company’s profits rose to more than $16 billion last year from $12 billion in 2021.Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similar to how Pugh swiped liner above and across her upper eyelid for a bold and otherworldly look, this is your sign to be daring and experimental with your makeup.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Several of the members’ personal items were swiped from the van, including computers, passports and documents, the BBC reported.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Some American officials have even called for a state of emergency to be declared, with President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican lawmakers calling for the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to be shot down.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Gunn also added that the film’s flight sequences were influenced by the aerial photography of another recent blockbuster that filmed real-life superhero Tom Cruise flying through the air.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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At 42, Edward had reigned for less than a year, having ascended to the throne in January following the death of his father, King George V, at age 71.Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Turner ascended to the NFL after beginning his college career as a walk-on at Richmond and finishing it as a graduate transfer at Wake Forest.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Murray grabbed his jacket and walked out again.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Penny, a passenger on his way from a college class to the gym, grabbed Neely from behind in a chokehold, forced him to the train floor and restrained him there for several minutes.Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Lifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifted. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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