1
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the runner's arms were upraised in a sign of victory as he crossed the finish line
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2
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
archaeologists are still not sure how the mysterious statues on Easter Island were upraised
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Those two should also help lift the club’s dismal infield defense.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025 -
At one point, Musk lifted his son on his shoulders.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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Ever-present scaffolding plagues the sidewalks of New York, erected and seemingly never removed.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The next day, an image showed that more than two dozen green military tents to support detention operations had been erected.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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The event raised $3.5 million for pediatric cancer research.—
Allyson Portee,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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The initiative has raised $63,000 in native tokens toward its $100,000 smart contract milestone for 2024.—
Sara Smith,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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Shiseido Urban Environment Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42 $38 SEPHORA Think of this oil-free SPF as a little luxury to elevate your daily routine.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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The White House’s hostility toward DEI has elevated the stakes for corporations already grappling with how to navigate the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion amid a growing culture war, experts said.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Feb. 2025
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The same urgency and commitment lawmakers used to push through the TRUMP Act could have been used to enact policies that truly uplift our communities.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Upraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upraise. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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