as in elevated
being positioned above a surface
with lifted heels and bent knees, the runners tensely waited for the gun to go off
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as in raised
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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as in climbed
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 stole
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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Recent Examples of lifted
Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Even when the lockdown lifted and restaurants started reopening, people still wanted Hyett’s family meals.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
When the officer attempted to stand up, Coleman lifted the vehicle into a wheelie, striking the officer in the face.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Officials in Mansfield have lifted the precautionary shelter-in-place order after a freight train carrying 43 rail cars derailed on Thursday morning, including some carrying hazardous materials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Most Western sanctions on Syria were lifted after a new leadership took power following the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in December 2024.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
With spring break just weeks away, Miami Beach officials have decided which crowd-control measures will remain in place and which will be lifted as the city prepares for another influx of visitors.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Before drying, evaluate the item to see if the wine stain has completely lifted.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Most of the crippling Western sanctions on Syria were lifted after a new leadership took power following the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in December 2024, opening the way for investments to flow into the country.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Even when the lockdown lifted and restaurants started reopening, people still wanted Hyett’s family meals.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
When the officer attempted to stand up, Coleman lifted the vehicle into a wheelie, striking the officer in the face.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
Officials in Mansfield have lifted the precautionary shelter-in-place order after a freight train carrying 43 rail cars derailed on Thursday morning, including some carrying hazardous materials.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Most Western sanctions on Syria were lifted after a new leadership took power following the ouster of former President Bashar Assad in December 2024.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
With spring break just weeks away, Miami Beach officials have decided which crowd-control measures will remain in place and which will be lifted as the city prepares for another influx of visitors.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Before drying, evaluate the item to see if the wine stain has completely lifted.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifted
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The latest earnings reports from major technology companies have revived investors’ concerns about payoffs on elevated artificial intelligence (AI) spending.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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For a more casual outfit, this top would pair well with your favorite pair of jeans and ballet flats, or it could be worn with a satin midi skirt for a more elevated look.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With greater tempo and intensity from Liverpool after the interval, the decibel levels were raised inside Anfield and the players fed off that energy, knocking City off their stride.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Last time was Super Bowl LVI following the 2021 season, when the Rams raised the Lombardi Trophy in their home stadium after a 23-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the time of publishing, this had climbed to more than 23 million views.—
Ivana Scatola,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The presence of office workers waving and taking selfies inside the building as Honnold climbed past them sparked anxiety among some viewers during the broadcast.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Thieves stole $40,000 worth of handmade puppets, props and merchandise from outside a Hollywood Hills home.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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On March 18, 1990, two men posing as police officers stole 13 artworks valued at over $500 million from the museum in what is considered the largest unsolved art heist in modern history.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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So, Minnesota gets uplifted for this.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The event topped out, by my count, at 18 pro-billionaire attendees, who hoisted signs with slogans such as Tip Your Landlord and Property Rights Are Human Rights.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto squealed with delight when presented with a Tina plushie, while freestyle skier Eileen Gu hoisted the mascot into the air after earning a silver medal.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Trump has not ruled out granting Maxwell clemency, but Republican pushback to that notion quickly rose after Maxwell made the appeal.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Swirling and intricate pink rose custom Pierre Frey wallpaper and deep blue wainscoting lead to the LaVerne suite, and mint greens and pastel pinks plus detailed wallpaper of Southwestern cacti and brush mirror Hal Thompson’s likes.—
Mandy Ellis,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Kempe was able to play it off of his skate and swiped it past Vladar to open the scoring.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Over the last four seasons, Bader has swiped 65 bases and posted 85th percentile sprint speed last season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Lifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifted. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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