LIFTING Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

lifting

verb

present participle of lift

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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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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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 Citrini Research’s February note imagined agents lifting output per hour to rates unseen since the 1950s while employment and demand collapse. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The commission was worried that lifting the ban would undo what had been accomplished. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 This is a sector that’s helped solve civilizational challenges like eradicating smallpox and lifting more than a billion people out of extreme poverty. — Max Simkoff, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 In return, Washington had committed to lifting its naval blockade of Iranian ships, among other things. — Kevin Breuninger,lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026 Video shows rescuers lifting the biker from the trail and into a helicopter. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 The waltz seemed to leave his heart in turmoil without lifting his spirits. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Fresh from lifting the FIFA Club World Cup and buoyed by optimism around Enzo Maresca’s project, the Blues stumbled to a disappointing 10th-place Premier League finish. — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 July 2026 San Diego voters approved lifting the height limit that blocks thousands of new homes in Midway. — Zack Defazio Farrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026

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But trying to get tanner through more UV light exposure can bring lot of dark, dark risks—such as damaging your skin and in the process raising your risk of skin cancer.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials say Russia is augmenting its arsenal with North Korean ballistic missiles, further raising the threat.

— Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of raising

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Conditions that are too cold might delay proofing or rising, resulting in a super-dense loaf.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
Production of solar panels in Nigeria, meanwhile, is expanding rapidly, with local assembly capacity rising from about 120 megawatts to roughly 300 megawatts in the last two years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

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On a 3-2 count to Carson Benge, Bichette was caught stealing.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Just how easy such a crime is to commit came to light a year ago when a former Michigan football staffer was arrested and accused of stealing more than 3,000 images and videos of athletes.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

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Such bold tax reforms, mirroring Ireland's economic boom, could ignite rapid GDP growth, elevating El Salvador's economic standing beyond its current mediocrity.

— Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said people like Hasan Piker are elevating campaigns for candidates like Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong.

— Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of elevating

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And as parents prep to send their kids back to school, cases are climbing in Pennsylvania, according to state data.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
While viewership has been steadily climbing on several Peacock and Bravo properties, 2026 was the year where the reality TV cup runneth over.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of climbing

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People were swiping and navigating with their forefinger and their thumb.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
From swiping your glass shower door to running a towel around your sink after washing the dishes, a short clean can prevent grime build-up and keep your surfaces spotless.

— Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026

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The World Cup may have ended weeks ago with Spain hoisting soccer’s biggest prize, but many fans are still footing the bill.

— Chris Taylor, NBC news, 9 Aug. 2026
If life includes hauling a small child in a safety seat, the CLA’s rear door frame will be a challenge when hoisting out or placing a small child.

— Mark Ewing, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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