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as in to raise
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 to rise
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 to steal
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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as in assist
an act or instance of helping
the company's senior vice president gave his son a much-needed lift up the corporate ladder
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as in ride
a means of getting to a destination in a vehicle driven by another
I'll need a lift to work while my car is in the shop
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Recent Examples of lift
Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The front-running progressive, David Dinkins, was vying to be the city’s first Black mayor, promising to lift up those who had been left behind by the boom and to give voice to the voiceless.
—Jonathan Mahler, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
On the Western Territory side, which has its own lift, check out Skyline that takes you deep into the evergreen forest away from the ski slopes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 July 2025
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Several people were seen hurrying to help Warren, including Susan Collins of Maine and Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who grabbed her by her forearm to lift her up.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The front-running progressive, David Dinkins, was vying to be the city’s first Black mayor, promising to lift up those who had been left behind by the boom and to give voice to the voiceless.
—Jonathan Mahler, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Access to the Intracoastal means crossing the road—the estate is bifurcated by South Ocean Boulevard—where there’s additional parking and the dock, with dual jet ski and boat lifts.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 July 2025
On the Western Territory side, which has its own lift, check out Skyline that takes you deep into the evergreen forest away from the ski slopes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 18 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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Firefly Aerospace seeks to raise more than $600 million through a public stock offering, an arrangement that would boost the company's market valuation to near $5.5 billion, according to a document filed with the SEC on Monday.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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The two battled underneath the stage, and Cena brilliantly rose up on the elevator shaft carrying Cody Rhodes.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Vanguard expects value stocks to rise by 5.8% to 7.8% a year over the next decade.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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According to police, West stole from his ex-girlfriend Nancy Jones.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
28 July 2025
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The university's Davidge Hall once housed a small grayscale portrait of its namesake, dating to the 1800s, but that painting was stolen in the 1990s.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 July 2025
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In 28 regular-season games, Doncic averaged 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.5 assists, and 1.6 steals per contest.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Is there a ceiling for what this level of Luka — who averaged 28.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 7.7 assists last season — can accomplish this year?—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Kohl's stock continues wild ride: CNBC's Cramer says 'something good' could come at company What do experts say about meme stock trading?—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Getty Images Taken from CNBC’s Daily Open, our international markets newsletter — Subscribe today Tesla’s going through a bumpy ride.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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The podcast has already earned several accolades, and the Ohio native says there are big plans to elevate the show even further.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 July 2025
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At a special meeting in Detroit, the SMART board also voted to elevate Tiffany Gunter, who had been the system’s deputy general manager and chief operating officer, to replace Ferrell.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The digital asset suffered this retracement after rising more than 60% in value, climbing from less than $2,400 earlier in July.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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This protective plastic or metal shield prevents squirrels from climbing up poles or onto the tops of feeders.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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And bonus points if Friedman and Gomes swipe someone either the Padres’ A.J. Preller or the Giants’ Buster Posey, or both, are pursuing.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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Grabbing the iPad, Rowin taps here and swipes there.—
Scott Craven,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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“Lift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lift. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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