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verb

present tense third-person singular of lift
1
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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2
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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3
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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lifts

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noun

plural of lift
1
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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2
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
Verb
The win got Frosinone back on track after a 3-0 loss to Napoli last weekend and lifts it into fifth place in the Serie A table. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Victory lifts Shakhtar to 11th in the early league-phase table, behind Bayern Munich on goal difference and ahead of both Manchester City and Manchester United. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The cover lifts up and back, exposing the build platform, resin tank, and vertical motion system with generous access from the front and sides. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 For example, Bosch models usually have a round filter that twists and lifts out, while some GE dishwashers feature a filter that slides straight out from its compartment. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2026 But the agreement, which lifts sanctions on Russian diesel exports, is set to generate hundreds of millions of dollars for the Russian economy, putting it in a better position to continue its war against Ukraine. — Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 13 Oct. 2026 One that wears flawlessly for three weeks, makes your hands look beautiful and instantly lifts your mood? — Lucy Abbersteen, Allure, 9 Oct. 2026 Something might happen on Amazon or TikTok that lifts business at Ulta, Sephora or the department stores. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 In any case, Animals lifts most of its foundational plot elements directly from that source, which was loosely adapted from an Ed McBain novel. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
Although the front will be strong, the associated rainfall may be relatively limited as the strongest upper-level forcing lifts northeast of the region. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 Rooms are below and the pools and gardens on the ground floor – though this does make the lifts a little confusing as numbers go up even though floors go down. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026 The two dancers’ cartwheeling lifts—feet in the air, head toward the ground—are more athletic than erotic, creating pretty lines but lacking in urgency. — Hannah Aizenman, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 You’re pointed to the hotel entrance by a series of discrete signs in gold lettering, where lifts take you to the beautiful 10th floor lobby decorated in cream and white and accented with simple, bold artworks, also in gold. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Most universities will keep chasing the quick fixes in hiring and firing that Colorado coach Deion Sanders likened to Brazilian butt lifts. — Chris Park, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 So far, around 1,000 existing locations have been redesigned in North America, with Starbucks planning to accelerate the face lifts. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026 The service will use shuttle buses equipped with wheelchair lifts and have areas to secure wheelchairs, Gonzalez said. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026 Options include appliance garages, pull-out shelves and appliance lifts. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lifts
  1. raises
  2. rises
  3. steals
  4. assists
  5. rides
  6. elevates
  7. climbs
  8. swipes
Verb
  • Ohio polling raises questions Advertisement As polling consistently shows an advantage for Acton, Republicans are increasingly arguing that the polls may be wrong by just enough to give Ramaswamy the win.
    — Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The biggest names in movies, music, fashion and beyond pulled out their sartorial best for the annual fundraiser that celebrates cinematic achievement and raises money for the museum.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • The agreement comes as electricity demand rises across the United States, driven partly by expanding data centers, manufacturing and electrification.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Dyerville Loop Road begins along the Eel River in Humboldt Redwoods State Park, then rises into the foothills of Humboldt County, California before dropping back down to the river near Fort Seward.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
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  • The friction causes an electrical shock that burns Clancy, and Lisa steals his keys.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Anyone who steals taxpayer money should be investigated, prosecuted, and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
    — WCCO Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • The 19-year-old center, who leads the team in assists and points, won only 1 of 11 faceoffs and had two shots.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Mark Stone had a goal and two assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights extended their strong start by romping past the slumping Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2 on Saturday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • The most recent inspection of Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath roller coaster found no violations or deficiencies, the office responsible for the safety of amusement park rides in Georgia said Thursday, days after a man fatally fell from the ride.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Six Flags temporarily closed 10 rides in seven states this week after 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem fell to his death and several others were injured while riding the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia just outside Atlanta.
    — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of rides
Verb
  • Beni Rugs’ founders Robert Wright and Tiberio Lobo-Navia decided to integrate this into their latest collection, Chelsea, which elevates their product to true, slow luxury status.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Moonbug executives know that this will be a pivotal moment for the franchise, one that elevates it in a way that nothing has before.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevates
Verb
  • The result is a modest but welcome increase in output, which climbs from 370 hp to 388 hp, while torque remains unchanged at 331 ft lbs.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Risk climbs with the amount consumed, and women who drink are advised to limit intake to no more than one drink per day.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of climbs
Verb
  • Gaga then swipes concealer under her eyes, on the center of her forehead and around her mouth.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • When someone swipes a card, the device can capture account information and the PIN used during the transaction.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of swipes

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“Lifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lifts. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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