1
as in to heave
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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2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
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3
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
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as in raising
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Recent Examples of hoist
Devan Patel, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
The hoist rescue team then returned to the mountain to pick up a technician and the climber who had reported the fall, officials said.
—Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Steel beams are being hoisted into the dusty pink sky behind her.
—Yasara Gunawardena, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Verb
Firefighter paramedics conducted a high-angle rope rescue operation and used a hoist helicopter to transport the man to safety before he was taken away by an ambulance to a local hospital.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 18 July 2025
The hoist rescue team then returned to the mountain to pick up a technician and the climber who had reported the fall, officials said.
—Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
Grunting, sweating, hoisting his little body along the slippery fiberglass.
—Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Steel beams are being hoisted into the dusty pink sky behind her.
—Yasara Gunawardena, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoist
Verb
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With no time left on the clock, Stafford heaved a pass into the end zone.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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But over the last seven months, city workers have been heaving up roads, digging trenches, some 20-foot deep for catch basins, as part of the city’s $42.3 million commitment to upgrade the underground infrastructure.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Celebration topped off with Austin Corbett lifting him up in the huddle.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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The most important quality of a coaster for me personally is airtime, that's the feeling where you're being lifted up out of your seat and feel multiple times lighter as the forces of gravity weaken on you.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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While sipping interest in bourbon, scotch and other spirits, neat or over ice, has long been common practice in the States, tequila’s popularity has more often centered around shots or cocktails.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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The finish is medium length, with lingering notes of nutmeg and soft rye spices—an excellent rye for cocktails or sipping neat.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Funds for the Parkland Library reopening came from a mix of allocations in the city budget, federal American Rescue Plan funds and donations raised through the Library Foundation.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The payment comes as part of a final distribution plan in Young Buck’s bankruptcy case, where his estate has raised approximately $1.05 million through the liquidation of his assets, including his music catalog, vehicles, jewelry, and studio equipment.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 July 2025
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Speaking, eating, and drinking on public transportation is discouraged in Japan, and the train car is as quiet as a study hall.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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The sole reason to go is to eat hot rolls and chicken and drink good lemonade.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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The crash occurred shortly after takeoff from Indy South Greenwood Airport around 10:45 a.m, according to the National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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For Jovic, that makes EuroBasket a perfect takeoff point.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 July 2025
Verb
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Edmonton lineup changes The list of Oilers who could gulp pregame hot dogs Thursday now includes defenseman John Klingberg, a game worst minus three in Game 3 after being one of five Oilers who were minus one in Game 2.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Mindful Coffee Or Tea Break Instead of gulping your drink while answering emails, try this: Hold the cup, feel its warmth, smell the aroma and enjoy the first sip.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Past stage shows by Ross have included levitation, shadow box, fire spiker and double saw magic acts as well as interactive audience participation segments.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 July 2025
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Witnesses reported levitation, unearthly voices, and supernatural strength.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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“Hoist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoist. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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