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as in raises
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 rises
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 steals
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 assists
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 rides
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 lifts
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
About halfway through the video, Simpson wins the fight, lifts up his opponent and collects his money.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Strong to severe storms could continue Friday afternoon into Saturday morning as the warm front lifts out of the area, according to the NWS.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Just a small amount of elbow grease lifts dandelions, thistles, and other kinds of pesky taproot weeds in seconds.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
The layout also includes a second bed over that dinette area that lifts out of the way during the day at the push of a button.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the spinoff series, Star City, lifts off in May.
—Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026
Similar to how an eyelash curler shapes and lifts your lashes, Wlodarski says curling mascaras help your eyes look more open.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Mikael Granlund’s hat trick lifts Ducks Mikael Granlund capped off his hat trick scoring on the power play with one second remaining in overtime on Thursday night to give the Ducks a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The spa also offers accessible treatment rooms, including roll-in showers, and the hotel pools are outfitted with lifts and accessible transfers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Rainy weather returns by mid-week A frontal system will bring clouds and rain, perhaps a few thunderstorms by Wednesday afternoon temperatures falling through the day on Wednesday as a front lifts to our North.
—Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The ritual dates back more than a decade, with the Dodgers performing their lifts on Sundays barechested.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Their rich dark wash is slimming, modern, and versatile, while their mid-rise cut and high back pockets lifts and shapes my butt in the best way.
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
In lab lifts, Laevo SpinaliS reduced lumbar (erector spinae) EMG by ~11–33%.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Until then, drills buzz into concrete, construction lifts beep loudly, workers iron curtains and more art comes out of storage waiting for a moment in the sun.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
One thing was certain; my hands were not going to slip off the bar during these lifts!
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
About halfway through the video, Simpson wins the fight, lifts up his opponent and collects his money.
—Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Strong to severe storms could continue Friday afternoon into Saturday morning as the warm front lifts out of the area, according to the NWS.
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Just a small amount of elbow grease lifts dandelions, thistles, and other kinds of pesky taproot weeds in seconds.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
The layout also includes a second bed over that dinette area that lifts out of the way during the day at the push of a button.
—New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, the spinoff series, Star City, lifts off in May.
—Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026
Similar to how an eyelash curler shapes and lifts your lashes, Wlodarski says curling mascaras help your eyes look more open.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
Mikael Granlund’s hat trick lifts Ducks Mikael Granlund capped off his hat trick scoring on the power play with one second remaining in overtime on Thursday night to give the Ducks a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
This week’s mouthwatering challenge reward lifts spirits, but only briefly.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The spa also offers accessible treatment rooms, including roll-in showers, and the hotel pools are outfitted with lifts and accessible transfers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Rainy weather returns by mid-week A frontal system will bring clouds and rain, perhaps a few thunderstorms by Wednesday afternoon temperatures falling through the day on Wednesday as a front lifts to our North.
—Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The ritual dates back more than a decade, with the Dodgers performing their lifts on Sundays barechested.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Their rich dark wash is slimming, modern, and versatile, while their mid-rise cut and high back pockets lifts and shapes my butt in the best way.
—Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2026
In lab lifts, Laevo SpinaliS reduced lumbar (erector spinae) EMG by ~11–33%.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Until then, drills buzz into concrete, construction lifts beep loudly, workers iron curtains and more art comes out of storage waiting for a moment in the sun.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
One thing was certain; my hands were not going to slip off the bar during these lifts!
—Melissa Melvin-Rodriguez, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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When working, pick tools that feel good to use, and pay attention to how your schedule raises or lowers stress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Warm water raises skin temperature, and the core temperature drop after stepping out signals the brain to release melatonin.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Deed theft is essentially when someone steals a house, often forging the paperwork, and data obtained by CBS News New York shows a 240% increase in complaints to the New York Attorney General's Office from 2023 to 2025.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The team leader also has a lot of support from sophomore forward Sarah Strong, who leads UConn in points, rebounds, blocks, and steals.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
2 Apr. 2026
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Raynaud had 28 points, nine rebounds and four assists for the Kings (21-57) a day after he was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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This time, the Wisconsin native went 3-for-3 on first-quarter threes, all off assists from Brown.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Attractions range from a Butterfly Encounter, Artist’s Garden and Sweet Pea Maze to tractor wagon rides, concerts and wine-tasting events.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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There will also be carnival rides and games, eating contests, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, food booths selling Italian favorites, as well as The Moretti Beer Garden and the Spritz Del Conte Wine Garden.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That, in turn, elevates the risk of facing collection issues, but not every borrower is equally vulnerable.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Barroom darts may be familiar territory, but Flight Club Denver elevates the pastime into a sleek, high-tech experience set in a space that feels like a British pub meets a Victorian fairground.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Vastnaut One assists these climbs by distributing force through both the hips and knees, helping propel the body upward more efficiently.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Higher oil prices also translate to overall higher costs throughout the economy, as the expense of transporting goods, as well as raw materials and packaging costs, climbs.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sure, the sequence largely swipes away hints given prior that Bowser was an absent father, but in a film where most of the characters veer toward the blandly nice, watching a dad and his son bond over their same sociopathic tendencies was the only moment that tugged at the heartstrings.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2026
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Proponents said the change will help businesses better absorb the transaction fees that credit card companies are allowed to charge each time someone swipes their credit card.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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