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as in to heave
to lift with effort
dockworkers hoisted all 164 barrels of molasses out of the ship's hold when it arrived in port
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as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
hoisted the flag on the flagpole
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as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
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as in raising
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Recent Examples of hoist
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026
Photos show someone sitting on another person’s shoulders hoisting a Champagne bottle with a sparkler attached up to the sound-insulating foam on the ceiling.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
For such a busy place—watching the waitstaff hoist and maneuver massive trays of food throughout the dining rooms is mesmerizing—the attention to quality at The Old Mill is impressive.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The anomaly Four years ago, the Los Angeles Rams went minus-2 in the turnover battle through four postseason games, then hoisted the Lombardi Trophy.
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The teams made contact with the man, and a Utah DPS helicopter performed a hoist rescue, the outlet reported.
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Look, Penn State fans need something positive here to remember, so let’s turn to a White Out in 2013 when Robinson soared far above Channing Stribling, seemingly suspended in midair, to haul in a miracle heave from Christian Hackenberg that set up a tying touchdown en route to a four-overtime win.—
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The next drive Tagovailoa unleashes a half field heave into the end zone, throwing a 39-yard rainbow to Jaylen Waddle, who caught it in stride while beating rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston.—
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Once the polish is fully dry and hardened, use a credit card or your fingers to lift under the blob and break it off.—
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Matthew Stafford threw a 19-yard go-ahead touchdown pass to Colby Parkinson with 38 seconds to lift the Los Angeles Rams to a dramatic 34-31 wild-card round win over the Carolina Panthers in the opening game of the NFL playoffs on Saturday.—
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Many trees also attract a diversity of wildlife to feast on fruits and seeds or sip pollen from blooms, all of which enhance a garden’s beauty.—
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Afterward, lounge around on cushions, sip Turkish tea, and nibble on Turkish delight to complete your hammam experience.—
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Being willing to drop his signature tax raising plan shows that Mamdani is focused on what’s ahead, not on sticking with unworkable campaign promises from the past.—
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Stephen and Kristi stand by their stellar reputation in the community, with more than 20 years of experience legally breeding, raising, and rescuing German Shepherds.—
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Wanda Sykes made sure that comedian Ricky Gervais — a comedian whose past material raised eyebrows and allegations of transphobia — shared his big 2026 Golden Globes night with a higher power and the transgender community.—
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One of them, fist raised to the sky, let out a long yell, the hoarse shout of a gold panner.—
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Food and drink There’s no shortage of food options for hotel guests and visitors stopping by at all hours of the day.—
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But generally, fewer people are seeking out these whales, so fewer are being made, partly because people are not drinking as many high-octane, high alcohol beers.—
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The company also offers a Lighthouse accessory, a wearable controller that enables takeoff, landing, mode switching, and recall using VirtualTether.—
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The clean double-breasted buttons instantly add elegance to your airport outfit, especially when paired with a matching Amazon Essentials Turtleneck and sleek black Libin Wide-leg Dress Pants to keep you warm and comfortable from takeoff to arrival.—
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The cayenne pepper lingers on the tongue for a full minute after gulping the shot down.—
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By far the shortest book on this list, Cain’s classic noir can be gulped down in one sitting.—
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“Hoist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoist. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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