1
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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3
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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2
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
Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The Najaf player stretched out his arms, fists still clenched, and lifted his head to look into the captain’s eyes.
—Jason Anthony, The Atlantic, 14 June 2025
Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Those flaps are normally extended during takeoff to help increase lift and lower stall speed.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 12 June 2025
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Verb
On paper, the move from Paris to Madrid was supposed to be what lifted Mbappé's career to the next level.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
The Najaf player stretched out his arms, fists still clenched, and lifted his head to look into the captain’s eyes.
—Jason Anthony, The Atlantic, 14 June 2025
Noun
State Farm has supplemental parts and equipment coverage that pays for custom paint jobs, stereos, lift kits, spoilers and other upgrades and aftermarket parts.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Those flaps are normally extended during takeoff to help increase lift and lower stall speed.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 12 June 2025
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Verb
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In November, voters in Hawley's home state of Missouri approved a ballot measure to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour, starting in 2026.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Other potential violations of the Byrd Rule could include the elimination of Medicaid funding for transgender care and a proposal to raise immigration fees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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With Israel saying its operation could last weeks, and urging Iranians to rise up against their Islamist clerical rulers, fears have grown of a regional war dragging in outside powers.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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For example, in Cook County, women under 50 rank second in Illinois for ovarian cancer incidence and 26th for breast cancer with both rates continuing to rise.—
Carolyn Bhakta,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2025
Verb
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This image from Japan catches a White-Tailed Sea Eagle hiding a fish in a hole as another eagle was approaching to steal it.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Meanwhile, there are Black folks serving life for stealing a pack of gum.—
Peter Aitken
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Last season Bane averaged 19.3 points per game, and 5.3 assists per game, while shooting 39 percent from three on 6 attempts per game with a 60 percent true shooting percentage.—
Mikai Bruce,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Last season, Bane averaged 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Noun
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Scarf Boat rides on Lake Como are a must, and Zucchi recommends always traveling with a scarf because things can get choppy and windy.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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The trio was treated to an exclusive ride on Splash Mountain, which was closed off to other guests.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Eye-catching knobs and pulls made a splash in many booths at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show this year, and brands like Rous and Plank Hardware are delivering standout designs that elevate cabinetry and furniture with a fresh, must-see flair.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Watson elevated the black top and blue jeans formula with her styling, accessorizing with a pair of chunky black boots and dangling, shoulder-grazing earrings.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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Brent crude future prices, another top measure of oil prices, also climbed more than 8%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 June 2025
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Stocks closed lower on Friday and oil prices climbed after a military strike by Israel on Iran stirred investor fears about the risk of war breaking out in the Middle East.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
13 June 2025
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At the moment, users have to press and hold the AirPods stem or swipe on it to enable it.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
5 June 2025
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Ramón Urías collected an RBI on a sacrifice fly to right and Ryan Mountcastle swiped home as the tail end of a double steal.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Lift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lift. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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