hoist
verb (used with object)
to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance.
hoisting
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present participleof hoist.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Microsoft on Tuesday sought to reassure European users with a "multi-billion-dollar" deal to rent AI infrastructure from Mistral, hoisting the French developer into the lucrative business of renting compute capacity.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
And in his eyes, success would be nothing less than hoisting the trophy on July 19 in New Jersey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
They barely finish before other mids start hoisting each other into a crude human pyramid.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
Actually, crediting the Kings with playing playoff hockey isn’t necessarily a compliment since the team hasn’t won a postseason series since hoisting the Stanley Cup in 2014.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
Then I straightened up, hoisting him as I rose.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
