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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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
Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The company raised $5 million in seed capital between 2018 to 2021.
—Jennifer Liu
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
All fulltime employees are set to receive a 3% cost-of-living raise, and JCPS will spend roughly $4 million more on salaries of new central office positions or changes to the pay grades of existing central office positions, based off board approval since last July, the budget states.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
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The data could later be used for military supersoldier research, raising alarms about the safety of such devices.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The company raised $5 million in seed capital between 2018 to 2021.
—Jennifer Liu
tasia Jensen, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
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The Club continues to believe in the turnaround for the aircraft maker's balance sheet, which looks better positioned than before its November equity raise.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
All fulltime employees are set to receive a 3% cost-of-living raise, and JCPS will spend roughly $4 million more on salaries of new central office positions or changes to the pay grades of existing central office positions, based off board approval since last July, the budget states.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raise
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Girls soccer Jaydin Simpson scored the lone goal in the first half to lift Beverly (5-2-1) to a 1-0 Northeastern Conference win over Peabody.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The late offense lifted the hottest team in baseball to its eighth-straight victory.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Instead, focus on fostering a culture of inclusivity, empathy and genuine connection.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Brian Pedro, director for the Department of Community Response, framed the fees as a way to foster self-independence, help offset operating costs and create a sustainable housing model.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Gutman's comment have provoked backlash on social media, with some calling for him to be fired from his role.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Prolonged isolation in detention can provoke psychological symptoms, including paranoia, PTSD and depression, that can lead to suicide, Peeler said.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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That balance is hard to strike, but the sound design elicits emotions in every one of the pivotal scenes.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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While Cook’s position remains in limbo, newly confirmed Fed governor Miran has elicited concerns from Democrats over his close ties with the president.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the week since the assassination of Charlie Kirk, lawmakers as well as institutions of higher learning have announced plans to erect statues in the conservative commentator's memory.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Ultra-nationalists loyal to the regime have erected tents in a massive camp around the government buildings to protect the president from the demonstrators.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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With vessels built today expected to operate for decades, how is Wärtsilä helping shipowners design and retrofit ships that can stay competitive and compliant through a fast-moving energy transition?—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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As a leader, putting your focus building a truly innovative organization can enable you to pull up and look at the equity landscape from a bigger picture lens.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Lamb's ear adds a soft green, velvety touch to any garden and, in the South and USDA Zones 7-9, it can often be grown as an evergreen.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Hispanic population in the United States has grown rapidly in recent decades, and more Hispanic students are attending college than ever before.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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They were presented as part of what the administration said was its commitment to identify the root causes of autism, diagnoses of which have increased in recent years.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
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Several studies conducted over the past decade have probed whether acetaminophen increases the risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Raise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raise. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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