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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
Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Their motivation for themselves lifts the organization and influences others around them.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Naturally, Debra is very upset about Dexter missing her game, but her bad mood lifts quickly enough when Harry gets to come home from the hospital.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
His unintentional comedy single-handedly lifts this into middle of the pack territory for me.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Feeling responsible, Chris lifts her suspension, but that isn’t the first Christmas miracle.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The light, bright flavors of thyme lifts the sometimes overwhelming onion flavor.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
Kendrick also stars as Sheryl, a struggling LA actress who is persuaded to go on The Dating Game by friends, and her typically winsome, spunky performance—and able direction— lifts Woman of the Hour to the next level.
—Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
Their motivation for themselves lifts the organization and influences others around them.
—Edward Tuorinsky, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Naturally, Debra is very upset about Dexter missing her game, but her bad mood lifts quickly enough when Harry gets to come home from the hospital.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
His unintentional comedy single-handedly lifts this into middle of the pack territory for me.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Feeling responsible, Chris lifts her suspension, but that isn’t the first Christmas miracle.
—Marianne Eloise, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Upper arm lifts, to get rid of flapping skin sometimes called angel wings, increased 23% in the same period.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
The tool lifts and energizes skin while reducing puffiness.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The light, bright flavors of thyme lifts the sometimes overwhelming onion flavor.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
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From a business view, a new administration raises many questions.Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The center raises $80,000 of its $120,000 annual budget through grants, donations, and sponsorships; the remaining $40,000 comes in via an annual Forest Service payment.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.Tony East, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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True partner marketing requires unique positioning that elevates the partnership to more than the sum of its parts.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Why Year-End Feedback Matters The end of the year is a natural time for reflection, but feedback elevates that reflection into actionable growth.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Many state sites include locations, meeting points, and starting times of various hikes and other outdoor adventures, from mountain climbs to cross-country country-skiing.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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While its temperature from the sun never climbs above -220 degrees Fahrenheit (-140 degrees Celsius), this is still warm enough to cause these ices to sublimate.Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The journey ascends to the summit of Gornergrat offers stunning 360° views of the pyramidal Matterhorn Mountain and over 30 towering 4,000-meter peaks.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Crosby returns to the top 10 on the Billboard 200 for the first time in more than half a century as Ultimate Christmas ascends.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Video grabs users' attention straight away, especially compared to static posts, and is a more effective way to tell your brand’s story and bring your product or service to life.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Your dream clients might be checking out your profile every day, but clicking away because nothing grabs them.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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But in the meantime, those who know her are left to ponder an illness that appears to have consumed the caring mother, in spite of her efforts to get help.Laura Crimaldi, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
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Police departments in Carroll County could get help from the state with funding the high cost of outfitting officers with body cameras, if a bill introduced in the Maryland General Assembly is passed.Sherry Greenfield, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2023
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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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