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
Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted restrictions on aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by federal agents in central California that had been challenged by critics as unconstitutional racial profiling.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Until recently, the most memorable massage moment I’d had was when a strong, calm man lifted and held my head.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
And once lockdowns lifted, socializing in person continued to trend downwards.
—Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Analyst Alexei Gogolev upgraded the cloud solutions provider to overweight from neutral and lifted his price target by $40 to $330.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The guys surrounded Young and lifted him on their shoulders.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Raducanu and Alcaraz, who have both lifted the US Open singles title on this court, lost 4-2, 4-2 against top seeds Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula, their partnership lasting just 50 minutes inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The country’s Home Affairs Minister resigned, and the government lifted the social-media ban the day after.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
The mass protests started in response to the ban—which was lifted on Tuesday, September 9—but have since broadened into an expression of dissatisfaction with the country's political leadership and alleged corruption.
—Robert Birsel
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted restrictions on aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by federal agents in central California that had been challenged by critics as unconstitutional racial profiling.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
Until recently, the most memorable massage moment I’d had was when a strong, calm man lifted and held my head.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
And once lockdowns lifted, socializing in person continued to trend downwards.
—Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Analyst Alexei Gogolev upgraded the cloud solutions provider to overweight from neutral and lifted his price target by $40 to $330.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
The guys surrounded Young and lifted him on their shoulders.
—Seth Wickersham, The Atlantic, 8 Sep. 2025
Raducanu and Alcaraz, who have both lifted the US Open singles title on this court, lost 4-2, 4-2 against top seeds Jack Draper and Jessica Pegula, their partnership lasting just 50 minutes inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifted
Adjective
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The service may be unique due to the lie-flat seats, but Twiliner is not the first to introduce an elevated bus experience.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mencer and Grobmyer traveled to the nation's capital as farms and other operations continue to struggle with low crop prices and elevated production costs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The decision upheld a previous denial by the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission over traffic concerns raised by city officials and in more than 300 public comments.—
Rose Evans
September 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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After new state data showed substantial academic gains, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education members defended a six-figure consulting contract Tuesday that raised questions earlier this year about family connections to the district.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ireland climbed 17 spots, propelled by career opportunities and new remote-work legislation, despite persistent challenges around housing and healthcare.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Topix climbed 1% to a record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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The writers’ allegations echoed dozens of other lawsuits brought by authors, news outlets, visual artists and others who say that tech companies stole their work to use in AI training.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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In December of that year, court records show that Bramble stole a City of Norwood Public Works pickup, fled from officers from at least two agencies and then tried to run away with a knife in his hand.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Olson has emerged uplifted.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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Others might not care and will just proceed with the newly uplifted chatter.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But on Friday, after losing in straight sets to Alcaraz, having done so to Sinner at the French Open and Wimbledon, Djokovic, the archest of arch-competitors, effectively hoisted the white flag.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The hiker was hoisted from the area to a hospital, rescuers said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That increase was fueled largely by national revenue — television, licensing and sponsorship proceeds shared equally among the 32 franchises — which rose to an average of $433 million per team from $403 million the previous season, according to league executives.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the second quarter, sales rose 14 percent, compared with growth of 12 percent in the first quarter.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a move that would make April Ludgate proud, Aubrey Plaza swiped some notes from then Vice President Joe Biden.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Michigan City Area Schools had to scramble to keep kids learning on Tuesday and Wednesday after thieves swiped more than 20 catalytic converters from the district’s bus yard.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Lifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifted. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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