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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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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
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Archer has released video footage of the first flight of its Midnight eVTOL with a pilot at the controls, though the aircraft rolled down a runway to take off rather than using its rotors to lift it vertically.
—New Atlas, 3 June 2025
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
In recent years, much of the facelift hype on social media has revolved around the deep plane facelift, with the SMAS lift receiving little airtime.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 28 May 2025
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Verb
But the restrictions haven’t been lifted, causing intense displeasure inside the Trump administration and prompting a recent series of measures imposed on China, three administration officials told CNN last week.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Archer has released video footage of the first flight of its Midnight eVTOL with a pilot at the controls, though the aircraft rolled down a runway to take off rather than using its rotors to lift it vertically.
—New Atlas, 3 June 2025
Noun
The initial thrust, combined with body flattening, generates sufficient lift for sustained gliding.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
In recent years, much of the facelift hype on social media has revolved around the deep plane facelift, with the SMAS lift receiving little airtime.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 28 May 2025
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Fisher Scientific withdrew its full-year profit forecast while the medical equipment maker expects to take a $400 million hit in sales to China, as Trump’s tariffs would likely raise the cost of parts the company sources in China.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The property is complete with a seating area, plunge pool, raised beds, and a greenhouse workout facility.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2025
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In the first half of the 1950s, vodka sales exploded, rising from 40,000 cases in 1950 to over 4 million by 1955.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Mike would recall the slimy blisters that rose from Eddie’s face and neck.—
Mark Kriegel
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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Sophomore infielder Luke Nixon was responsible for half of them, stealing 14 in 16 attempts.—
Mitch Light,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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In other words: just like in commerce, the real cost of a breach isn’t just what’s stolen.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Mellanby’s career numbers: 364 goals and 476 assists in 1,431 regular-season games (tied for 17th all-time).—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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That movement comes with end-product, too: Simons had 10 goals and seven assists in the Bundesliga this season, despite missing two months in the middle of it with an ankle injury.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The dark ride will shutter in early 2026, Disneyland Resort announced Thursday.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
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
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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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From Billy Joel to Miley, Tribeca Film Festival goes all in on music movies How Billy Joel's first wife is responsible for his success Without the influence of Weber, Joel might never have elevated from scrappy club singer in sneakers and a blazer to worldwide musical titan.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Attendance climbed to nearly 14,000 per game, up from fewer than 6,000 in 2022.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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One Saturday afternoon in March, two dozen tourists representing a near-complete range of the human life span climbed aboard a trolley at Green-Wood and submitted to the effervescence of Marge Raymond, a seasoned singer with a blond updo and sunglasses the size of T-bones.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 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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From 2005-08, Sizemore was a five-tool center fielder who hit homers, piled up doubles, drew walks, swiped bases and played award-winning defense.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Lift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lift. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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