lifting

present participle of lift
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Recent Examples of lifting Prospects of heightened inflation could also hinder the Fed from keeping up with interest-rate cuts, even as other central banks proceed with cuts, further lifting the dollar. Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024 The good news is that lifting the freeze is quick and straightforward. Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Some of those countries hold the keys to helping Syria recover from war by sending aid and lifting sanctions. Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024 Tech names and semiconductor stocks were among the big winners of the day, lifting the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq. Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024 Major cities including Shanghai and Beijing are launching a new round of voucher programs to encourage local consumption before the holidays, also lifting sentiment. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024 Reeves, who also graduated with a degree in sociology this week, began lifting in the fourth grade at the CrossFit gym owned by her mother. Jamie Barton, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 Emotional pain is a bit like lifting a bulky, heavy table. Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 But a number of countries—the United States, Israel, the United Arab Emirates—were even thinking about lifting sanctions if Assad. John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifting
Verb
  • Neurological conditions like neuropathy, which can change the sensation in the toes or feet, can also impact balance and mobility, raising the risk of falls, Clifford Segil, DO, a neurologist who treats older adults at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, told Health.
    Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The biggest hurdle is raising the $160,000 needed to send 21 students and four chaperones across the Atlantic.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Operators will have to pay $900 per ton of emissions, rising to $1,500 per ton in a few years.
    Christopher Helman, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • These include starting a new team, relocating an existing team in another market, or elevating the Phoenix Rising from a lower league and admitting it as an MLS expansion team.
    Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In addition, pharmaceutical companies should focus on elevating business acumen, diagnostic capabilities, and influence skills within their teams.
    Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.
    Alex Stout, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Take a look through the list, then pick your potion—and be sure to consult with your physician before swiping anything onto your delicate lash line.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tinder made waves in 2012 by introducing the swiping mechanism, which has since been widely adopted.
    Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Most climbers ascending the Grand are protected by belay ropes in case of a fall.
    Jim Clash, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The vote happens in ascending player order this time.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024

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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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