lever 1 of 2

verb

Definition of levernext
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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lever

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noun

as in knob

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Recent Examples of lever
Verb
The small, seemingly insignificant experience of controlling an automobile by clutching and levering its gears turned out to be deeply meaningful. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 At one point, after Gabriel won a header by levering himself up on Haaland’s shoulders, the two grappled on the turf as the game continued around them. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Noun
Wellhouse Leisure The full Schnierle system begins with airline-style track embedded in the flooring and a quick-press lever that loosens the seat base for repositioning and removal. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026 That's when one of the men in the group and the juvenile charged pulled the emergency lever, opened the sliding doors and pushed him off the train. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lever
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lever
  1. pull
  2. knob
  3. lift
  4. button
  5. switch
  6. dial
  7. key
  8. selector
Verb
  • Achane’s replacement scored at the end of the third quarter pulled Miami within a score, making it 12-10 headed into the fourth quarter.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Like a matador swirling his cape, Patrick Roden-Reynolds pulled a swatch of white flannel this way and that on the grass and leaf litter in my yard.
    — Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of pull
Noun
  • Tushy Fresh Dual-Nozzle Bidet Offering easy installation, this bidet with a no-frills interface has some relaxing perks (including a heated water option) without too many extra knobs and levers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The resistance knob on a spin bike gives you a continuous, private metric of effort.
    — Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of knob
Verb
  • The technology that investors and governments are counting on to lift the global economy is also adding pressure that threatens growth, the head of the International Monetary Fund said, urging policymakers to stop delaying painful choices on debt.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • From setting up special meals to just brightening days with smiles and genuine care, the staff here lift the already luxury experience to the next level.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of lift
Noun
  • The catalyst was a headline-grabbing second-quarter loss of $154 million that likely sent trading algorithms to hit the sell button.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • As streaming makes scripted fare and reality shows available at the click of a button, sports are seen as one of the last places to capture the biggest crowds.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of button
Noun
  • That’s close to the firm’s 2023 forecast of 12 million career switches by 2030.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Many more hurdles rained down in the three decades that followed — music industry changes, family demands, divorces, the pandemic, microphone mishaps, and recently, a management switch.
    — Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of switch
Noun
  • Stallone, on the other hand, was all about exclusivity, rocking a rare off-catalog variant with a turquoise dial.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Once that stays lit, turn the dial and push in to light the outer ring.
    — Noah Kaufman, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of dial
Noun
  • These event listeners enhance accessibility by enabling form submission or closure // when the user presses either the 'Enter' or 'Space' key.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There are no mod cons which means no keys, no sound system, no televisions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of key
Noun
  • Sadly, most physical buttons are dead, with the only survivors being a button for hazard lights, one for the gear selector, and the ones on the doors.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The compact, rechargeable design features a digital display, preset selector and automatic shutoff.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of selector

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