Synonyms for Lever
ˈlɛv ər, ˈli vərlever

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1. levernoun

   a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

   Synonyms:
   lever tumbler

2. levernoun

   a simple machine that gives a mechanical advantage when given a fulcrum

   Synonyms:
   lever tumbler

3. lever, lever tumblerverb

   a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock

   Synonyms:
   lever tumbler, lever

4. pry, prise, prize, lever, jimmyverb

   to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

   "The burglar jimmied the lock": "Raccoons managed to pry the lid off the garbage pail"

   Synonyms:
   prize, poke, intrude, treasure, nose, pry, esteem, lever, respect, appreciate, horn in, value, jimmy, prise

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1. • Bar
   • Machine

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1. levernoun

   Synonyms:
   pry

   Associated words:
   fulcrum, purchase, prize, prizing

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1. List of paraphrases for "lever":

   prybar, gear, leverage, crowbar, levers, pry, leveraged, toggle

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1. Bruce D. Porter:

   Throughout the history of the United States, war has been the primary impetus behind the growth and development of the central state. It has been the lever by which presidents and other national officials have bolstered the power of the state in the face of tenacious popular resistance.

2. Adam Cathcart:

   It's an explicit loophole, coal is a big lever for them. They're wise from the Chinese standpoint to keep some leeway (so) they're not branded as sanctions violators if a train goes from China to North Korea (carrying resources).

3. Operation Escalin:

   It's not an absolute panacea, there is no one single lever which is going to be pulled by government and industry together which is going to sort this situation.

4. Bob McNally:

   Biden's only good option is to sign a nuclear deal with Iran. That's the only lever Joe Biden has.

5. Kurt Ribisl:

   Raising taxes is probably the gold standard for tobacco control policy, it’s the thing that reduces tobacco smoking more than any other policy lever that can be pulled.