1
as in raising
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 rising
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 stealing
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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Recent Examples of lifting
Removing these bargain fares is also lifting the average ticket price.
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Robbie Ray combined with four relievers on a six-hitter, lifting the Giants to their first home win against the Marlins since August of 2024.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
According to the rescue, Dug likes to show off his skills by lifting his front paws while sitting.
—Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Stocks are on track for a positive finish on Friday, lifting the S & P 500 into the green for the week and putting it on pace for a fourth consecutive weekly gain.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Meeting Demand The earnings report shows that the need for data center chips to power the massive AI expansion is lifting demand for Intel’s flagship Xeon server processors.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In video footage shown at the trial, jurors saw Tanner, who had been delivering packages in Athena’s neighborhood at the time, lifting Athena up and placing her in his vehicle.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
That season ended with Dustin Brown lifting the Stanley Cup.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Here’s a breakdown of the Avs’ first-round series with the Kings, who have not won a playoff round since lifting the Stanley Cup in 2014.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Robbie Ray combined with four relievers on a six-hitter, lifting the Giants to their first home win against the Marlins since August of 2024.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
According to the rescue, Dug likes to show off his skills by lifting his front paws while sitting.
—Our Companions, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Stocks are on track for a positive finish on Friday, lifting the S & P 500 into the green for the week and putting it on pace for a fourth consecutive weekly gain.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Meeting Demand The earnings report shows that the need for data center chips to power the massive AI expansion is lifting demand for Intel’s flagship Xeon server processors.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
In video footage shown at the trial, jurors saw Tanner, who had been delivering packages in Athena’s neighborhood at the time, lifting Athena up and placing her in his vehicle.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
That season ended with Dustin Brown lifting the Stanley Cup.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Here’s a breakdown of the Avs’ first-round series with the Kings, who have not won a playoff round since lifting the Stanley Cup in 2014.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifting
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Walker was also experiencing a mental health issue and was shot after raising a knife.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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Several early tests failed, raising questions about the program’s future.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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That’s why David Gallo’s setting, a vista of a fragile boarding house nearly consumed by the rising, sun-blotting, industrial landscape of Pittsburgh, works so effectively here.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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After a faulty cooling system was left to disrepair, rising temperatures resulted in an explosion with the equivalent force of 70-100 tons of TNT.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Officials say the ring targeted vulnerable residents by forging documents, stealing personal information about the real owners and arranging the sales of the properties.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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There's a long way to go before the season gets here and stealing the spotlight on Thursday night during the draft doesn’t guarantee anything.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Klinger warns that adding excess fat, calories, and sugar can rapidly transform coffee into a high-calorie beverage, elevating the risk of weight gain.—
Embry Roberts,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to refocusing its strategy, Comcast has changed up its leadership structure, including elevating Mike Cavanagh to co-CEO alongside Roberts.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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The war and its economic fallout comes at a time when Americans were already navigating high costs of living from a post-pandemic inflation spike and years of prices climbing much faster than has been typical.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Getty Images/iStockphoto Gold has made some serious waves over the last year or two, first passing the $3,000-per-ounce milestone in 2025 before climbing past the $4,000-per-ounce milestone shortly after.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Imagine swiping a card at a corner station, unlocking a bicycle, riding to the store or your office or the park or the beach and locking the bike at another station.—
Harry Bubbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In a four-game span, the Philadelphia 76ers star received a technical foul for shoving Donte DiVincenzo, and flagrant fouls for dragging Mitchell Robinson to the floor and swiping Brunson in the head.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Exactly two weeks after hoisting the championship trophy under blue and gold confetti in Phoenix, the duo stepped back on the floor as professionals for the first time when WNBA training camp opened Sunday.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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Nicole Fallert here, bringing you the news to know on Friday, from a progressive headed to Washington and why Pittsburghers are hoisting traffic cones.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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This was the exact skill set the Chargers were missing in a young, ascending receiver room that includes Ladd McConkey, Tre’ Harris and Quentin Johnston.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The film's producer-star, 50, could be seen on Friday, April 24, ascending the vertical structure with a full set of climbing gear.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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