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as in heaved
to lift with effort
dockworkers hoisted all 164 barrels of molasses out of the ship's hold when it arrived in port
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as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
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as in sipped
to swallow in liquid form
I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
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Recent Examples of hoisted
Young was hoisted from the canyon floor and airlifted to a hospital, the sheriff's office stated.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
From there, the astronauts were hoisted into helicopters and transported to the Murtha for further evaluation, completing one of the most complex and carefully choreographed phases of the mission.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
She was hoisted from the ravine by SBSD's Air Rescue 306.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Named for two tall palm trees where a flag was hoisted when Sinatra wanted to summon his neighbors to cocktail hour, Twin Palms is one of several Palm Springs homes available to rent through Natural Retreats, a luxury vacation rental management company.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
At the Lufeng nuclear power plant, the reactor pressure vessel was hoisted into place for Unit 6.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
A lot of shrewd drafting, a pinch of smart free-agent signings and good coaching hoisted the Broncos from outhouse to penthouse.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
By Tuesday morning, utility crews were working to restore power, hoisted high on poles along streets still littered with debris.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Punjabi influence in Yuba-Sutter Walking through the doors of the Sutter County Museum, visitors encounter a painting, hoisted on an easel and still in progress, representing the lineage of the Punjabi Mexican families, many of which hail from the Yuba-Sutter area.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
David Chiu, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
From there, the astronauts were hoisted into helicopters and transported to the Murtha for further evaluation, completing one of the most complex and carefully choreographed phases of the mission.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2026
She was hoisted from the ravine by SBSD's Air Rescue 306.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Named for two tall palm trees where a flag was hoisted when Sinatra wanted to summon his neighbors to cocktail hour, Twin Palms is one of several Palm Springs homes available to rent through Natural Retreats, a luxury vacation rental management company.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
At the Lufeng nuclear power plant, the reactor pressure vessel was hoisted into place for Unit 6.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
A lot of shrewd drafting, a pinch of smart free-agent signings and good coaching hoisted the Broncos from outhouse to penthouse.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
By Tuesday morning, utility crews were working to restore power, hoisted high on poles along streets still littered with debris.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
Punjabi influence in Yuba-Sutter Walking through the doors of the Sutter County Museum, visitors encounter a painting, hoisted on an easel and still in progress, representing the lineage of the Punjabi Mexican families, many of which hail from the Yuba-Sutter area.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoisted
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Byfield heaved a backhanded centering pass to the rear post for a redirection by Moore, the Kings’ first goal of the playoffs from someone other than Panarin.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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To end the first, Jaylin Williams wound his arm back and heaved a deep ball to Holmgren, whose rangy arms reeled in the pass for a dribble and a moving 3.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sheehan allowed a single to Moisés Ballesteros with one out and was lifted after throwing a career-high 101 pitches with a 4-0 lead.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The mother then lifted the toddler out of the water while the otter continued attacking and bit her arm.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Yankees assistant hitting coach, promoted to Aaron Boone’s staff over the offseason, sipped on Atelier del Maestro Tequilero Extra Añejo.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Meager meals washed down with cloudy water sipped from moldy cups.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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In that moment, Caldentey looked up, assessed the situation, and raised her right arm.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These questions were raised after reporting by The New York Times in August 2024 regarding Moore’s untruthful claims about receiving the Bronze Star in Afghanistan — a story originally reported on in 2022 by FOX45’s Mikenzie Frost.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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With the dead and the wounded sprawled around them, the mocambos gulped the wine from the sacramental chalice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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As studios gulped down profits, talent below and above the line began to demand adequate shares of the pie.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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When a transaction is elevated from review by a state economic agency to consideration by a party national security body, the calculus changes.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The casual style is elevated with details like a chest pocket, crew neckline, cuffed cap sleeves, and a slight A-line silhouette that provides a flattering shape.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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O’Sullivan shared dinners with the family, drank with the man’s parents, and would pray with and counsel them, Baillie said.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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O’Keefe family members had between the two criminal trials filed a civil suit against Read and two bars where Read and O’Keefe had drank the night ahead of his death.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Hoisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoisted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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