1
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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2
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
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
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David Szondy
june 27,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
Move east and the wind softens, the fog lifts earlier, the temperature rises a degree per mile.
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Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Video appears to show Thomas driving a fist into Clark's neck before Thomas lifts herself from the scuffle and carries on play.
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Mason Leib,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Vintage soccer jerseys follow the same pattern, where a storied club or a famous number lifts the value.
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Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Strings swell around her as her voice lifts heavenward at the end.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Thanks to its powerful suction and three-stage cleaning system, the device easily lifts dust, dirt, and crumbs on hard floors and carpets.
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Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
July 23 – August 22 This morning lifts your confidence beautifully forward.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
The facility is planned as a customer-facing destination, with a large showroom, demonstration stalls, vehicle service lifts and maintenance services.
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Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
First-time visitors can expect a labyrinthine world—55 rooms, taking up over 21,00 square feet in all over five floors—connected by three lifts and four staircases, the most dramatic of which is a spiral masterpiece originally designed by Foster + Partners and extended as part of the renovation.
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Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
The deal won’t become official until the PWHL’s trade freeze lifts on June 16, a day before the draft.
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John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Accessibility Built recently enough to meet modern standards, Wymara includes step-free access to the lobby, restaurants, and pool area, with lifts to upper floors.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The focus simply needs to move from face-lifts and custody battles to lobbyists and insider trading.
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Angelica Kalika,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
The work always started overnight, and the high reaches and lifts stayed up through the morning, even as guests entered the park.
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Megan Dubois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
According to the orders placing the counties under quarantine, the quarantine will remain in effect until the commission lifts it.
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Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
—
David Szondy
june 27,
New Atlas,
27 June 2026
Move east and the wind softens, the fog lifts earlier, the temperature rises a degree per mile.
—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Video appears to show Thomas driving a fist into Clark's neck before Thomas lifts herself from the scuffle and carries on play.
—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Vintage soccer jerseys follow the same pattern, where a storied club or a famous number lifts the value.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Strings swell around her as her voice lifts heavenward at the end.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2026
Thanks to its powerful suction and three-stage cleaning system, the device easily lifts dust, dirt, and crumbs on hard floors and carpets.
—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
July 23 – August 22 This morning lifts your confidence beautifully forward.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Noun
Both of its pools have chair lifts, and there is Braille signage throughout.
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Chadner Navarro,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2026
The facility is planned as a customer-facing destination, with a large showroom, demonstration stalls, vehicle service lifts and maintenance services.
—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
First-time visitors can expect a labyrinthine world—55 rooms, taking up over 21,00 square feet in all over five floors—connected by three lifts and four staircases, the most dramatic of which is a spiral masterpiece originally designed by Foster + Partners and extended as part of the renovation.
—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
28 June 2026
The deal won’t become official until the PWHL’s trade freeze lifts on June 16, a day before the draft.
—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Accessibility Built recently enough to meet modern standards, Wymara includes step-free access to the lobby, restaurants, and pool area, with lifts to upper floors.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The focus simply needs to move from face-lifts and custody battles to lobbyists and insider trading.
—
Angelica Kalika,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
The work always started overnight, and the high reaches and lifts stayed up through the morning, even as guests entered the park.
—
Megan Dubois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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At present, the union is pushing for 11% raises each year for three years — a proposal that the CSU has not yet responded to.
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This close work between the private entity – usually Google – and law enforcement throughout the geofence warrant process raises significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
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John Krasinski stars as a jet-setting art thief who steals priceless paintings to help uncover clues as to the whereabouts of the fabled Fountain of Youth.
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Carr is not a point-of-attack defender, gets beat in isolation and doesn’t collect nearly as many steals for a player with his physical gifts.
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The Los Angeles native had a quiet first outing against the Valkyries but bounced back with a season-high 23 points in their next matchup, then had 10 assists against the Seattle Storm on Saturday.
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Making the service free assists in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of things like hurricanes and earthquakes, Musk has said.
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The breathable, airy fabric is comfortable enough to curl up in on long flights and car rides alike, thanks to four-way stretch and a silky-soft feel that has hundreds of shoppers stocking up in multiple colors.
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Find discounts on Apple AirPods noise-canceling headphones ideal for long, peaceful plane rides.
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The black-eyed peas blended with garlic, tahini, and lemon makes for a smoky, zesty, and bright dish that elevates a standard hummus.
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That insight elevates the conversation beyond economics, technology, and even education.
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Long before the sun climbs high, a boat eases into the waters of Lake Maumelle.
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Matt Damon climbs into a Trojan horse for a bit filmed for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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Shields' younger daughter inherited her love of fashion and regularly swipes designer pieces from her closet.
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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).
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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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