hoist
verb (used with object)
to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance.
hoists
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pluralof hoist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof hoist (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
hoistverb (used with object)to raise or lift, especially by some mechanical appliance.
Example Sentences
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By most measures, the United States still hoists plenty of power on the global stage.
From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026
By the time Bridges hoists a 3-pointer from the corner, Wembanyama may as well be in another time zone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Whichever team hoists the winning World Cup soccer trophy this summer will be the recipients of a very valuable prize, thanks to rising gold prices.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
He learned English on the boardwalk, finding solace on the basketball courts, carving his way into a community he hoists on his shoulders today.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2025
Without saying another word, she hoists his arm around her shoulder and shifts his weight onto her.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
