1
as in heaves
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 lifts
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
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as in sips
to swallow in liquid form
I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
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Recent Examples of hoists
Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Each, by necessity, hoists the other by its bootstraps out of abject improbability.
—David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Dallas Lincoln head coach Ashley Greer hoists the state championship trophy after his team defeated Fredericksburg, 77-49.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Flagg hoists jumpers with his right hand but often appears most comfortable driving and finishing around the rim with his left.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James hoists the district title.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
While Minnesota’s regular season opener is slated for Wednesday in Portland, the NBA kicks off Tuesday when Oklahoma City hoists a banner ahead of its bout with Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Tramell Tillman hoists his trophy up high at the Apple TV+ party.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
That has rarely been an indicator of who hoists the Cup at the end of four rounds.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Head coach Dusty May of the Michigan Wolverines hoists the trophy after defeating the UConn Huskies 69-63 in the national championship of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 6, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Each, by necessity, hoists the other by its bootstraps out of abject improbability.
—David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Dallas Lincoln head coach Ashley Greer hoists the state championship trophy after his team defeated Fredericksburg, 77-49.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Mar. 2026
Flagg hoists jumpers with his right hand but often appears most comfortable driving and finishing around the rim with his left.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Fort Worth Arlington Heights head coach Curtis James hoists the district title.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
While Minnesota’s regular season opener is slated for Wednesday in Portland, the NBA kicks off Tuesday when Oklahoma City hoists a banner ahead of its bout with Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Tramell Tillman hoists his trophy up high at the Apple TV+ party.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoists
Verb
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When a degraded grassland returns to health, the ground heaves up, as if inhaling with relief.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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If the plane heaves up, the spoilers can press it back down.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Yet unlike physical fog that eventually lifts, The Fog keeps data opaque at all times—even as computation happens.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The first half of May stays relatively busy, but the pressure gradually lifts.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Group support Wrapped in a fleece jacket, Sarah sips white wine from a stemmed glass.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Nasser adds a spoonful to her chia cherry water recipe and sips the fiber-rich drink slowly during the evenings.—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Key Takeaways Doing seated calf raises, also called soleus push-ups, for three minutes every 30 minutes can reduce insulin response by 26%.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 Apr. 2026
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The agreement does not include raises for educators, Biester said.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Decided to become a breatharian (someone who eats light and drinks air instead of food).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The rooftop’s decor and drinks change with the season for an ever-evolving experience.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After months of a snow drought, the forecast calls for snow up to two feet in the highest elevations of the Colorado Rockies as May begins.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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In much of Montana, wildflower season peaks by the end of August, but in higher elevations, the blooms can continue into fall.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.—
Ben Coxworth
October 21,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His sister administered back thrusts and, eventually, an abdominal thrust formerly called the Heimlich maneuver.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
19 Nov. 2025
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