lifting

verb

present participle of lift
1
as in raising
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 rising
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 stealing
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 lifting The machine can also carry out lifting operations independently, according to the company. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 Others have called for lifting the cap, but only above a certain income threshold. — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Mirassou believes lifting the tariffs could have unintended consequences for cattle ranchers throughout the country. — Dawn White, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 Last season, the team won the competition, lifting the first trophy in club history. — Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026 The low-molecular-weight collagen seeps into your skin as an in-office treatment would, reducing the size of pores and lifting saggy, crepey skin. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026 With Talwani’s decision lifting the League of Women Voters injunction, no court order currently prevents USPS from applying it to the November election. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 Seated knee lifts with ankle movement Simply lifting your knees while in your plane seat can improve your blood circulation and activate your hip flexors and core. — Sophia Dyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026 In the opposite direction, open the elbows wide, arching the back and lifting the chin to the sky. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifting
  1. raising
  2. rising
  3. stealing
  4. elevating
  5. climbing
  6. swiping
  7. hoisting
  8. ascending
Verb
  • Defense attorneys in both cases argued that the defendants’ intent was in question, raising in argument the possibility that their clients were not trying to cause serious bodily injury or death.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Enacting a solution is liable to be a significant political battle, likely involving cutting benefits for some Americans or raising taxes on higher earners, or both.
    — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of raising
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  • The bank said capacity constraints and rising competition are weighing on ASML, but that the stock remains a top pick.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Alexandria Eala, a rising global superstar, draws a new Filipino fanbase.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of rising
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  • Moments before, with Wells still at the plate and the Yankees leading 7-1, Flemming and color analyst Will Middlebrooks vented about Chisholm stealing second base and third base during the at-bat.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • After spending 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean Valjean is being released a hardened man.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of stealing
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  • Then Van Ginkel and Greenard each missed five games to injuries last season, quickly elevating Turner's importance to the defense.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Corps plan involves elevating 2,800 single-family homes, as well as 430 multifamily buildings.
    — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevating
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  • Chevron shares were little changed Wednesday after climbing 13% in the past three months and 39% in 2026.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
  • If containment is climbing while repeat contacts hold steady, the volume didn't go away.
    — Antony P Gregory, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of climbing
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  • This isn’t like, say, opening a cabinet or swiping a bag of gummy bears from a table.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Before swiping, gently check whether anything feels loose or moves unexpectedly.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of swiping
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  • Kroenke’s teams have had success recently, including Arsenal winning a Premier League title in 2026, the Nuggets winning the NBA Finals in 2023, the Rams winning a Super Bowl in 2022 and the Avalanche hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2022.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The remarkable moment was captured on video shared by the fire department, which shows one of the bears hoisting itself to the top of the large tank before jumping into some bushes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of hoisting
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  • While both the primary and secondary suites live on the main level, an ascending staircase leads you up to a dedicated workspace and additional sleeping accommodations courtesy of a sleeper sofa.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Before ascending the ladder at Business Affairs, Capifali did stints at the Department of Environment and the Chicago Commission on Animal Care and Control.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of ascending

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“Lifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifting. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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