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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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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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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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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
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The addition of McKenna to the national semifinalists was also made possible thanks to the NCAA’s decision to lift its ban on junior hockey players.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 July 2025
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
At Park City Mountain, chair lift rides open up for the summer season from the Town Lift, Payday Lift, or Crescent Lift, and gondola rides start from the Red Pine Gondola in Canyons Village.
—AFAR Media, 4 July 2025
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Verb
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a federal judge's order pausing the Trump administration's large-scale staffing cuts and agency restructuring.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 10 July 2025
The addition of McKenna to the national semifinalists was also made possible thanks to the NCAA’s decision to lift its ban on junior hockey players.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 9 July 2025
Noun
Indian Prairie School District 204 is going forward with purchasing three school activity buses with wheelchair lifts, following board approval at Monday’s school board meeting.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
At Park City Mountain, chair lift rides open up for the summer season from the Town Lift, Payday Lift, or Crescent Lift, and gondola rides start from the Red Pine Gondola in Canyons Village.
—AFAR Media, 4 July 2025
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Money raised will prioritize private residential nursing care, additional support services and ongoing transport and palliative care needs.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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This includes: People with diabetes should be aware that prune juice can raise blood sugar levels.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Office completions in 2024 fell to their lowest share of inventory since 2012 and are set to slow further, reflecting high vacancy rates, rising debt and construction costs, and falling office values.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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The authors note this is consistent with statewide rising rates of obesity, which may be playing a role.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Famous for alleging Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea for Facebook, the twins donated 15.47 Bitcoin apiece, worth $1 million each at the time, to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, citing issues with the Biden administration's approach toward cryptocurrency in a June 2024 post on X by Tyler Winklevoss.—
Thomas Gallagher,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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However, the location of the guitar has remained a mystery since September 1971, having been reportedly stolen during the band’s recording sessions for 1972’s Exile on Main St. at Villa Nellcôte on France’s Côte d’Azur.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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In the pantheon of secondary assists, Euro 2025 served up an all-timer yesterday.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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For Indiana, Kelsey Mitchell exploded for 32 points, seven assists and three rebounds, while Alyiah Boston added 21 points, six rebounds and three assists in the win.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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This hat will draw the moisture away from your face and keep sweat from dripping in your eyes—perfect for those rides in the Italian sunshine.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Those in attendance on opening day were charged a whopping $1 entry fee, plus an additional 10 to 30 cents per ride.—
Emily Steinberger,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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From royal favorites and grand hotel salons to quirky modern twists, the capital is brimming with venues that elevate the tradition to unforgettable heights.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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With ocean views and private plunge pools in every room, Waldorf Astoria Riviera Maya elevates the very best of the classic Cancun experience from a quieter stretch of sand in Costa Mujeres.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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The mother and son tried to climb to their roof, but Burgess, who is recovering from facial surgery, couldn't make it.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Don't run away or climb a tree, which may provoke a chase.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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Now, though, Tinder cofounder Justin Mateen swiped right on the property, purchasing it alongside his brother Tyler and Culver Capital for $82.2 million.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
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These tiny Android-style slabs can be swiped up for battery info and swiped left or right to navigate the screens.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Lift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lift. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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