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
Joe Cornell, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Big investment banks can be levered to the success of mergers, Cramer said, so investors should pay attention to outfits like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, all of which saw gains Monday.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 15 July 2024
Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024
There's no clutch lever to deal with, because the motor has a centrifugal clutch and a four-speed box.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
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Verb
However, post-separation, South Bow’s balance sheet will be highly levered, with the company projected to hold $7.9 billion in debt against an EBITDA of around $1.5-$1.6 billion, resulting in a net leverage ratio of 5.0x, which is significantly higher than the peer average.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
Big investment banks can be levered to the success of mergers, Cramer said, so investors should pay attention to outfits like JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America, all of which saw gains Monday.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 15 July 2024
Noun
For all Wallace’s tinkering, devices meant to streamline his life wouldn’t be much use without Gromit pulling the levers at just the right moment.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 27 Oct. 2024
There's no clutch lever to deal with, because the motor has a centrifugal clutch and a four-speed box.
—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lever
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Extend your fingers and roll the log of dough toward yourself along the length of your fingers to create knobs.Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
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The kitchen gadget has a large knob that’s easy to turn and ergonomic handles that are comfortable to hold.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 10 Feb. 2023
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The suited ensemble featured a bold purple hue with a double-breasted blazer and gold buttons.Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Keep reading to find more button coats inspired by the star below.Nicol Natale, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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How much weight a child can lift is far less important than teaching them good movement patterns.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The officer and the man continue to argue, and the driver lifts an index finger up to his mouth, as if gesturing for the officer to be quiet.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This is a rare last-minute switch of the Super Bowl lead-out program.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
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There's a button to turn on Bluetooth connectivity and a switch to mute the microphone.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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There is a special challenge to bringing these patterns to life on a watch dial, which is a preposterously small canvas for such intricate designs.Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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In lieu of laces, two adjustable dials allow wearers to finetune their fit.Ashley Mateo, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Quince Italian Leather Flap Phone Crossbody This slim, stylish crossbody bag keeps their phone, keys, and credit cards close while leaving them hands-free.Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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The key is research and interaction with local experts.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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What actually happens is that the trailer roof rises straight up via electro-pneumatic actuators at the push of a button.New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
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Controllers responsible for taking action range from the basic actuator control systems at the lowest level to task and motion planning at the highest level.Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Lever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lever. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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