as in to pry
to raise, move, or pull apart with or as if with a lever
the workers used crowbars to lever the heavy stone block into its new position
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Recent Examples of lever
Mark Simon, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
He had been assigned the last car in a row of six, each manned by a colored youth standing inside his metal box in a red uniform, operating the lever that sent the car up from the basement grill to the roof-garden restaurant on the fifteenth floor and then back down again all day.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition to water that irrigated the crops, water supply was raised from the Nile and its waterways by means of the shaduf, a levering device with a long pole, until after the pharaonic period when the Persian Wheel or saqia arrived, typically turned by a pair of oxen.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
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Verb
That means hiring leaders who understand integration as a growth lever, not just a cost center.
—Mark Simon, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
He had been assigned the last car in a row of six, each manned by a colored youth standing inside his metal box in a red uniform, operating the lever that sent the car up from the basement grill to the roof-garden restaurant on the fifteenth floor and then back down again all day.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
The drop was exacerbated by a large number of traders who were highly levered, borrowing money to increase the size of their bets.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
In addition to water that irrigated the crops, water supply was raised from the Nile and its waterways by means of the shaduf, a levering device with a long pole, until after the pharaonic period when the Persian Wheel or saqia arrived, typically turned by a pair of oxen.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lever
Noun
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Groundhog Audio claims its tech can match the tone from any song and drop it into a compact pedal at your feet – no knob twiddling necessary.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
20 Oct. 2025
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After an edgy week, Michigan found the volume knob and turned down the noise.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Within seconds, several officers pull her toward the entrance of the facility as others move to hold back the crowd.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Navigating the software involves using hand gestures and speech, although the headset also has a button for summoning Google’s Gemini and a touchpad.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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The slouchy button-front cardigan pairs effortlessly with the matching straight-leg pants tapered at the ankle.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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On Friday, cool September inflation data raised investor optimism that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting interest rates, lifting the present value of future profits and possibly boosting corporate earnings too.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Patrick Murphy, the founder and CEO, likens the switch to going from a manual screwdriver to a power drill.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Corn syrup is a common and cheap sweetener, which is why Coca-Cola made the switch many years ago.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But Perri likes to imagine the metaphor of a dial, where a patient is imagining the triggers and trying to turn down the fear.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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It was offered in various metals—yellow gold, pink gold, and stainless steel—and with different dial types.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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When Delbert returned in the early afternoon, Terri was not present but such personal items as her wallet, cell phone, car and keys were still at the home.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Haberman said the key is for officials to communicate with the community and figure out what their concerns are to not cast too wide of a net with enforcement.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Before the first Test against the West Indies on June 25, Labuschagne was called into a meeting with head coach Andrew McDonald and chief selector George Bailey.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Glock switches, also known as auto sears or selector switches, can be ordered online or made at home with a 3D printer.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Lever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lever. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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