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as in raises
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 rises
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 steals
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 assists
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 rides
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 lifts
Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The breath hold is believed to further raise vagal tone, which brings down stress hormones and lifts heart rate variability.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Save $615 on a platform bed that lifts to reveal tons of storage, or snag a popular accent chair that ties the room together and makes for a cozy reading spot.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
His unintentional comedy single-handedly lifts this into middle-of-the-pack territory for me.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Instead, wash dishes with warm to hot water, which cuts through grease and lifts residue away more effectively.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
When Kendal Sager lifts the top of her beehive, tens of thousands of bees waggle across the honeycomb — their cells filled with bright yellow, orange and pink pollen collected from flowers in Sager's neighborhood.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 20 May 2026
Starship Version 3 — the biggest and most powerful iteration of the vehicle yet — is scheduled to debut Thursday with a suborbital test flight that lifts off from SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Bakambu reaches him, lifts the younger man’s chin, and hugs him.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Infused with peptides and bakuchiol (a retinol alternative), this potent Eye-Wrinkle Correcting Treatment lifts, tightens, and brightens your eyes, giving you that I-got-eight-hours-of-sleep effect.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Opportunities range from heavier lifts — like prerace setup at the Piedmont Park finish area, breakdown and member party setup — to lighter roles including operating water spray stations along the course or serving as parking attendants, traffic control or greeters.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
There’s also a 10-car garage with two lifts for auto enthusiasts.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
As someone who is larger chested, finding a swimsuit that lifts, shapes, and flatters my curves can feel like rocket science.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Arapahoe Basin ski area finally closed the season out on Sunday; the last major resort still spinning lifts in the state.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Weeks became a weave of lifts, flights, games and late-night swings.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The two-car garage, upgraded with electrical and plumbing infrastructure for an additional washer and dryer, has a 16-foot ceiling that provides ample height for vehicle lifts to double its capacity.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Verb
The rescue echoes a famous scene in episode two of The Mandalorian when Grogu lifts a rampaging Mudhorn to save Djarin, which was already a homage to Yoda levitating the ship on Dagobah during the original trilogy.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The breath hold is believed to further raise vagal tone, which brings down stress hormones and lifts heart rate variability.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 23 May 2026
Save $615 on a platform bed that lifts to reveal tons of storage, or snag a popular accent chair that ties the room together and makes for a cozy reading spot.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
His unintentional comedy single-handedly lifts this into middle-of-the-pack territory for me.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Instead, wash dishes with warm to hot water, which cuts through grease and lifts residue away more effectively.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
When Kendal Sager lifts the top of her beehive, tens of thousands of bees waggle across the honeycomb — their cells filled with bright yellow, orange and pink pollen collected from flowers in Sager's neighborhood.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 20 May 2026
Starship Version 3 — the biggest and most powerful iteration of the vehicle yet — is scheduled to debut Thursday with a suborbital test flight that lifts off from SpaceX's Starbase site in South Texas.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Bakambu reaches him, lifts the younger man’s chin, and hugs him.
—Franklin Leonard, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
Noun
Funding boost lifts company valuation ENGINEAI’s expansion comes after a major funding milestone earlier this year.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
Infused with peptides and bakuchiol (a retinol alternative), this potent Eye-Wrinkle Correcting Treatment lifts, tightens, and brightens your eyes, giving you that I-got-eight-hours-of-sleep effect.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Opportunities range from heavier lifts — like prerace setup at the Piedmont Park finish area, breakdown and member party setup — to lighter roles including operating water spray stations along the course or serving as parking attendants, traffic control or greeters.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
There’s also a 10-car garage with two lifts for auto enthusiasts.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 May 2026
As someone who is larger chested, finding a swimsuit that lifts, shapes, and flatters my curves can feel like rocket science.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Arapahoe Basin ski area finally closed the season out on Sunday; the last major resort still spinning lifts in the state.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Weeks became a weave of lifts, flights, games and late-night swings.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The two-car garage, upgraded with electrical and plumbing infrastructure for an additional washer and dryer, has a 16-foot ceiling that provides ample height for vehicle lifts to double its capacity.
—Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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Cornyn raises alarms about Democrats On the campaign trail, Cornyn warned that the path to a blue wave in Texas runs through Paxton and could cost the party control of the Senate.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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Long-term reliance on substitutes is not a sustainable solution and raises important questions about instructional quality and compliance.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Essential safety tips for heavy rain When heavy rain sets in, the risk of flooding and hazardous driving conditions rises.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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More than fifty meters tall, the monument rises abruptly above the banks of the river Ancre, a tributary of the Somme.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Their brother, Bill, steals the film as an unstable groundskeeper who is tasked with killing an errant gopher.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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One of the ostriches steals Turk’s Kangol hat and puts it on.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Starting Memorial Day, guests can save money on food and rides and see special live performances and win prizes.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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Balloon outfitters offer rides in every corner of the state.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Bernheim elevates wheat to barrel‑proof centerpiece status.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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However, what elevates proceedings from mere political proclamation is Shah’s unyielding focus on his trans characters’ multifaceted experience.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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As the moon brightens and climbs higher after sunset, two planets — Jupiter and Venus — will be easy to see in the western sky.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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If no one wins the jackpot, the cash prize climbs.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Geomagnetic conditions are expected to intensify late tonight into early tomorrow, if the CME swipes Earth, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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In season one, Coop swipes jewelry, expensive wine, designer handbags and more to pay his alimony, child support and to keep up appearances in a neighborhood where appearances are all that matter.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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