1
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
he asked members of the audience to raise their hands if they had been to his show before
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2
as in to foster
to bring to maturity through care and education
since she was only two when her mother died, the girl was raised mainly by her aunt
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as in to provoke
to bring (something volatile or intense) into being
a proposal to cover the library's red brick with vinyl siding raised a mighty ruckus with those favoring historical preservation
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as in to elicit
to draw out (something hidden, latent, or reserved)
the lawsuit raised old resentments that had never been completely extinguished
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as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
the mattress will fit into the moving truck only if we raise it on its side
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as in to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
raised a memorial on the site of the historic event
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as in to grow
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care
raises ducks, geese, and other exotic fowl ultimately destined for the dinner table
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as in to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the multiplex raised the ticket price
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as in to promote
to move higher in rank or position
he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
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as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
one member of the tour raised the subject of appropriate attire for visits to sacred sites in the Holy Land
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as in to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
too afraid to raise an objection
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as in increase
something added (as by growth)
the school board approved a raise in the maximum family income for students qualifying for reduced-price lunches
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Recent Examples of raise
Gil Press, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The Tribune sent a list of questions to the offices of Evans and Dart about the implementation of the change, cost and budget issues and public safety and other concerns raised by community and criminal justice stakeholders.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The mediation session lasted for most of the day, with a focus on coming closer to an agreement on pay raises and arbitration language.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Researchers and business executives not occupied with raising billions of dollars have started to provide empirical indicators of the organizational implications of AI, similar to what was captured by the IT moment of 1958.
—Gil Press, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The Tribune sent a list of questions to the offices of Evans and Dart about the implementation of the change, cost and budget issues and public safety and other concerns raised by community and criminal justice stakeholders.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
Still, the raises may not sit well with Hawaii residents, who pay the highest electricity rates in the nation.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
The mediation session lasted for most of the day, with a focus on coming closer to an agreement on pay raises and arbitration language.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raise
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Each carriage turns 360 degrees while lifting riders to 6 feet in the air.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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When Medina instead lifts his right arm, which held the replica gun, officers open fire, striking Medina multiple times.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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Through this initiative, M-DCPS continues its commitment to fostering a supportive, healthy, and successful learning environment for all students.—
UnitedHealthcare,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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This direct investment approach enables them to foster growth, influence strategic direction, and generate substantial returns.—
Paul Westall,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at the White House that the administration maintained confidence in Waltz and said the case was effectively closed, even as the breach provoked bipartisan criticism and opened up divisions inside the White House.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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As an abstraction and comparison machine, Pronouns provokes anxiety, getting at the dangers of correlation.—
Mara Mills,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Before calling Madore to the witness stand, Sommer elicited testimony from a criminal attorney not affiliated with the case to support the estate’s claim officer lapel video released to the public could create a security concern.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
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His deft timing provides most laughs in the film, along with Garg’s keen awareness of how to hit a punchline (and later on, elicit tears).—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
31 Mar. 2025
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With many left homeless by the quake, and many others staying away from their homes because of fears that ongoing aftershocks will bring them down, workers in Naypyitaw labored in the 40 C (104 F) heat to busily erect big tents in open fields to provide some shelter.—
DAVID RISING,
Time,
4 Apr. 2025
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With many left homeless by the earthquake, and many others staying away from their homes over fears ongoing aftershocks will bring them down, workers in Naypyitaw labored in the 40 degree Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) busily erected big tents in open fields to provide some shelter.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The old building at 612 E. 34th St. was built more than 100 years ago, first as a grocery store, then a few other businesses.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mercedes is also in the process of building 350 kW proprietary charging stations across the U.S. for its customers.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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As this reality sets in, there is a growing opening for fintech startups to bridge the gap.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Her pivot to modeling reflects the growing trend of NIL-era athletes like LSU’s Angel Reese and Livvy Dunne leveraging their platforms beyond sports.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Insufficient protein intake accelerates sarcopenia, or muscle wasting, which in turn increases vulnerability to illness, injury, and functional decline.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, a new moon will rise on April 27; therefore, resulting in dark skies and increasing the chance of visibility.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Raise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raise. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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