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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
Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The light, bright flavors of thyme lifts the sometimes overwhelming onion flavor.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
This no-nonsense formula adds volume and lifts the lashes without getting messy.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
Each product boasts its own dose of magic; the Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal Cream tones and nourishes the delicate skin under and around your eyes and the Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask plumps, hydrates, and lifts skin for a rejuvenated vibe.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Thousands of customers are snapping up the top-selling Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner that effortlessly lifts stains from upholstery, as well as this multipack of Crest Whitestrips that do the same thing on teeth.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Indeed, the resort is rumoured to spend a cool €40 million a year just to keep its pistes and lifts in perfect condition.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The officer and the man continue to argue, and the driver lifts an index finger up to his mouth, as if gesturing for the officer to be quiet.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The light, bright flavors of thyme lifts the sometimes overwhelming onion flavor.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
This no-nonsense formula adds volume and lifts the lashes without getting messy.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
Each product boasts its own dose of magic; the Pro-Collagen Eye Renewal Cream tones and nourishes the delicate skin under and around your eyes and the Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask plumps, hydrates, and lifts skin for a rejuvenated vibe.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Nov. 2024
Thousands of customers are snapping up the top-selling Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner that effortlessly lifts stains from upholstery, as well as this multipack of Crest Whitestrips that do the same thing on teeth.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Indeed, the resort is rumoured to spend a cool €40 million a year just to keep its pistes and lifts in perfect condition.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
The officer and the man continue to argue, and the driver lifts an index finger up to his mouth, as if gesturing for the officer to be quiet.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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And this skinny guy raises his hand with a wry smile.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Every extra mile a truck goes increases fuel costs, raises emissions and reduces the scrap’s value.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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What To See During The Major Lunar Standstill During a major lunar standstill, the moon rises and sets at its most extreme northerly and southerly positions on the east and west horizons, respectively.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, as qubits increase in number, their sensitivity to tiny disturbances also rises, leading to errors.Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The skin tones of these black actors, seen in mundane settings, achieve an aesthetic advance that elevates Leigh’s sociological vision.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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Warm weekend followed by Santa Ana winds elevates danger.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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As that project climbs, the full-length that followed it, which certified the singer-songwriter as more than a flash in the pan, is also enjoying a comeback of sorts across the pond.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Or worn your heavy coat to find that the temperature climbs too high to keep it on?Michael Franco, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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The last hole then ascends 40 feet to a narrow green guarded by three stealthy bunkers.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The trail ascends to its high point on long switchbacks that ease the climb and maximize scenic views.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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The suspect then grabs a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel where Thompson would later be killed.Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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The old man later finds Rachel, who’s preoccupied that she’s lost Rollo, and grabs her in the stables.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2023
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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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