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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in raising
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hoist
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
To hoist the World Cup trophy, the Americans would have to win that game, then four more after that, likely against some perennial soccer powers.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Rescue teams from Phoenix and Glendale responded and conducted a hoist operation to airlift the hiker from the mountain.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hoist
Verb
After 48 teams descended upon Canada, Mexico and the United States, 32 teams remained in the knockout stages, which started earlier this week, vying to hoist the trophy on July 19.
—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
To hoist the World Cup trophy, the Americans would have to win that game, then four more after that, likely against some perennial soccer powers.
—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
1 July 2026
Noun
Rescuers had to perform a high-risk hoist operation in gusting winds and at extreme altitude.
—
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Rescue teams from Phoenix and Glendale responded and conducted a hoist operation to airlift the hiker from the mountain.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for hoist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoist
Verb
-
Serena looked down, heaved a sigh and hooked her knee around the pole before mustering up a halfhearted spin.
-
In another video, an emergency worker heaves a large stone aside while working to free people from the wreckage.
Verb
-
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.
-
Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
Verb
-
Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
-
Page Six spotted wedding decor with the logo removed from Madison Square Garden early Saturday morning, possibly a bar for guests to sip Old Fashioneds.
Noun
-
Exceptionally high or record-breaking levels of warm air at the top of the mixed layer of air connected with the earth's surface would also be needed to contribute to the mixing and raising of temperatures near the ground.
-
The Port of Los Angeles also clashed with coastal communities last year over the possible raising of the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
Verb
-
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.
-
Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
Verb
-
The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.
-
Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
Noun
-
The vehicle uses six tilting propellers to achieve vertical takeoff before switching to forward flight.
-
During the test anomaly, Blue Origin lost the lightning tower at its launch site as well as the massive transporter-erector, which moved the rocket from a nearby integration hangar out to the launch site and lifted it vertically for takeoff.
Verb
-
Rather than trying to gulp the slimy thing down, Wilkinson went into the kitchen and prepared an extravagant breakfast for himself, complete with Dr Pepper to wash it down.
-
Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
Cite this Entry
“Hoist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
