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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
heaved the bucket from the bottom of the well
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
heaved the brick over the fence
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as in thrust
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Recent Examples of heave
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Fans fought in the streets, heaved bottles, smashed windows and shouted filthy insults in the melee, which left nearly 50 people injured.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
San Juan Hills senior Troy Barmettler captured the discus title with his heave of 44 feet, 0 inches.
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Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Moscow’s next move, as its skyline heaves with sooty smoke, must be to find a way to accept its weakness, and accommodate it, while not projecting anything other than strength.
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Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Fans fought in the streets, heaved bottles, smashed windows and shouted filthy insults in the melee, which left nearly 50 people injured.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
In Game 4 between the Nuggets and Wolves, the first half finished identically -- with an 8-0 run and a heave from Murray.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
San Juan Hills senior Troy Barmettler captured the discus title with his heave of 44 feet, 0 inches.
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Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heave
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England has been one of the betting favorites—behind only France, Argentina and possibly Spain—to eventually hoist the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy.
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With group play coming to a close and the Round of 32 approaching, the competition is heating up as teams look to punch their tickets to the knockout round in hopes of hoisting the FIFA World Cup Trophy at the final on Sunday, July 19.
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And Sydney vomiting out the news of Carmy’s departure is definitely something.
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Stephanie Franklin, the mother of a close friend of Benning, took multiple photos of the apartment while wearing gloves and removed a bed comforter that Benning had vomited on.
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The evacuation order for Zone DUN-009-A was lifted, while Zone DUN-009-B remained under a mandatory evacuation order, according to the Genasys Protect service.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
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All the gold is gone, and there’s barely enough to pay her soldiers, let alone throw a lavish coronation.
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California’s court systems have also thrown their weight behind the plaintiffs in the case.
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Stunned spectators are heard gasping and screaming before people start to run away.
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And when he was questioned by a police officer about his decision to pronounce the boy dead while the child was still gasping for air, the doctor allegedly pulled rank.
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This means that even small, continuous pushes in thrust can be enough to make changes in orbital position.
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The project included replacing sections of the penstock, installing new vent piping and constructing a new concrete thrust block.
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English soccer fans have earned a reputation for violent hooliganism, hurling plastic chairs and brawling their way across the piazzas and boulevards of Europe.
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Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.
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But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
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Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
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“Heave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heave. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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