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as in heaved
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 lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
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as in sipped
to swallow in liquid form
I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
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Recent Examples of hoisted
Rodriguez hoisted Dupri into a Torture Rack, but Dupri fought out of it for a sunset flip attempt.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Videos have gone viral on social media showing South Korea fans dancing with Mexicans, being hoisted into the air in celebration and wearing Mexico shirts.
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Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The first of a five-step tropical cyclone wind warning was hoisted over the northeastern coastal areas, prohibiting boats from heading out to sea.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Colorado Army National Guard The Army National Guard says the man was hoisted at 14,356 feet, with the UH-60L Blackhawk maintaining a peak hover at 14,380 feet with 180 feet of cable extended.
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Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
But as Brazil scored its third goal and forward Vinicius Junior was hoisted into the air by his Brazilian teammates, Haiti supporters fell silent.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Two years later, the Hawks hoisted their third Cup in six seasons and first of the three on home ice, cementing their dynasty.
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
During my flight, as each lithe limb was bound and hoisted, my unflappable captain checked in.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Brunson was crowned the NBA Finals MVP after carrying the offense to victory—and for the first time since 1973, the Knicks hoisted the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in the air.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Videos have gone viral on social media showing South Korea fans dancing with Mexicans, being hoisted into the air in celebration and wearing Mexico shirts.
—
Tomás Hill López-Menchero,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
The first of a five-step tropical cyclone wind warning was hoisted over the northeastern coastal areas, prohibiting boats from heading out to sea.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Colorado Army National Guard The Army National Guard says the man was hoisted at 14,356 feet, with the UH-60L Blackhawk maintaining a peak hover at 14,380 feet with 180 feet of cable extended.
—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
But as Brazil scored its third goal and forward Vinicius Junior was hoisted into the air by his Brazilian teammates, Haiti supporters fell silent.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
Two years later, the Hawks hoisted their third Cup in six seasons and first of the three on home ice, cementing their dynasty.
—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
During my flight, as each lithe limb was bound and hoisted, my unflappable captain checked in.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Brunson was crowned the NBA Finals MVP after carrying the offense to victory—and for the first time since 1973, the Knicks hoisted the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in the air.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoisted
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Serena looked down, heaved a sigh and hooked her knee around the pole before mustering up a halfhearted spin.
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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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He was replaced by Victor Robles, who got hit by a pitch on the right wrist in the bottom of the third and was lifted in favor of Weston Wilson in the fifth.
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This bikini’s feminine sweetheart neckline offers a classic, lifted silhouette made for beach days or backyard pool parties.
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While espresso can be sipped on its own, it’s often used as the base of so many beloved coffee drinks like lattes, mochas, Americanos, and even espresso martinis.
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Guests sipped cocktails as music by Travis Tritt and Jake Owen played over the loudspeakers.
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The bike lane is raised a little from the street, and then the sidewalk is raised a little from the bike lane.
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But last year, Australia’s National Rodeo Association raised the age limit to 18, boosting Bella’s ambition to one day ride in adult comps.
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That public has continually widened its gullet and gulped.
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Many years had passed since Caity Maple, a Sacramento councilmember, gulped down orange juice.
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The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
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The president has elevated MAGA-friendly election deniers into the federal government, sicced the Justice Department on his political enemies, and drafted multiple agencies into his relentless hunt to substantiate his broad claims of voter fraud.
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The regulars were middle-aged men who routinely drank five or six cocktails after work and were only rarely sloppy.
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Researchers found the strongest association among people who drank about two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea each day.
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“Hoisted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoisted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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