lift
verb (used with object)
to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist.
is lifting
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present progressiveof lift (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The patriotic presentation is lifting some people's spirits.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
Moe is lifting his estimates for 2026 earnings growth to 320% from 300%, and also boosted his 2027 earnings growth view to 35% from 28%.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
South Korea is lifting caps on domestic coal production.
From Salon ● May 21, 2026
Avis shares are up another 13% to $686 Tuesday and that is lifting the Dow Jones transports by 2%.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Mom is lifting her phone, taking pictures of the forest from every possible angle.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
