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as in lifts
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 fosters
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 provokes
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 elicits
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 erects
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 builds
to form by putting together parts or materials
raised a memorial on the site of the historic event
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as in grows
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 increases
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the multiplex raised the ticket price
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as in promotes
to move higher in rank or position
he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
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as in introduces
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 expresses
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
too afraid to raise an objection
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as in boosts
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 raises
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
This close work between the private entity – usually Google – and law enforcement throughout the geofence warrant process raises significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.
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Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
That naturally raises questions about what happens next for one of the smart home industry's most respected lock brands.
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Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Fort Worth officials are holding another public information session today as the city works to manage a surge in private data‑center development growth that brings major economic benefits but also raises concerns among nearby communities.
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Steve Pickett,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Forecasters are warning conditions could likely be dangerous due to high humidity, which raises the heat index.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The extreme heat has been supercharged by global warming, driven by humans burning fossil fuels, which raises the background temperature, making every heat wave more intense.
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Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
More betting activity in favor of an outcome raises its price and lowers its payout, and vice versa.
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Matt Motta,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Key Takeaways Eating whole wheat toast with honey raises blood sugar due to carbohydrate content.
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Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Workers represented by Unite Here 274 at the Sheraton Downtown on 17th Street near Race Street and the hotel have reached a tentative agreement that includes pay raises, pension increases and more.
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Laura Fay,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
If Wiggins opts out — which is believed to be the Heat’s preference — and signs a three-year deal beginning at less money (say, $20 million, with annual raises), the Heat’s room under the apron could swell to from $19 million to as much as $29 million.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The $904 million budget for the general fund includes 5% pay raises for all teachers, as well as 2% pay raises for non-teachers.
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Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all mandate on the state’s workforce, the Newsom administration should be using telework as an opportunity to save money on office space, Walls said, adding that California should use that money to fund pay raises for SEIU Local 1000 members.
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William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
But Young’s new four-year deal instead features 5 percent year-over-year raises, the maximum year-over-year raise that any other team could have offered Young as a non-Bird free agent.
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Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
Unlike most pay raises in the private sector, these hikes are in addition to significant pay raises employees get for reaching years-of-service milestones.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2026
Her husband, who works in a factory painting industrial trucks, would be penalized for such a move, imperiling future raises.
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Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Verb
At present, the union is pushing for 11% raises each year for three years — a proposal that the CSU has not yet responded to.
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Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
This close work between the private entity – usually Google – and law enforcement throughout the geofence warrant process raises significant privacy and civil liberties concerns.
—
Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
That naturally raises questions about what happens next for one of the smart home industry's most respected lock brands.
—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Fort Worth officials are holding another public information session today as the city works to manage a surge in private data‑center development growth that brings major economic benefits but also raises concerns among nearby communities.
—
Steve Pickett,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Forecasters are warning conditions could likely be dangerous due to high humidity, which raises the heat index.
—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
The extreme heat has been supercharged by global warming, driven by humans burning fossil fuels, which raises the background temperature, making every heat wave more intense.
—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
More betting activity in favor of an outcome raises its price and lowers its payout, and vice versa.
—
Matt Motta,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Key Takeaways Eating whole wheat toast with honey raises blood sugar due to carbohydrate content.
—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
Noun
Fifteen to 20 ankle circles per foot followed by slow calf raises activates the lower-body pump.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Workers represented by Unite Here 274 at the Sheraton Downtown on 17th Street near Race Street and the hotel have reached a tentative agreement that includes pay raises, pension increases and more.
—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
If Wiggins opts out — which is believed to be the Heat’s preference — and signs a three-year deal beginning at less money (say, $20 million, with annual raises), the Heat’s room under the apron could swell to from $19 million to as much as $29 million.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
The $904 million budget for the general fund includes 5% pay raises for all teachers, as well as 2% pay raises for non-teachers.
—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all mandate on the state’s workforce, the Newsom administration should be using telework as an opportunity to save money on office space, Walls said, adding that California should use that money to fund pay raises for SEIU Local 1000 members.
—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
But Young’s new four-year deal instead features 5 percent year-over-year raises, the maximum year-over-year raise that any other team could have offered Young as a non-Bird free agent.
—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
22 June 2026
Unlike most pay raises in the private sector, these hikes are in addition to significant pay raises employees get for reaching years-of-service milestones.
—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2026
Her husband, who works in a factory painting industrial trucks, would be penalized for such a move, imperiling future raises.
—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raises
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According to the orders placing the counties under quarantine, the quarantine will remain in effect until the commission lifts it.
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This lifts the hull out of the water, reducing hydrodynamic drag and minimizing wake generation.
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Given those 3,460 acres and the New Zealand government’s priority agenda to preserve and protect the nation’s indigenous cultures and landscape, this is a proposition that fosters opportunity without endangerment.
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Still, what an enviable thing to toil in a righteous cause, and to act with such certainty that humane education fosters freedom.
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This ends up being just one of Aemond’s defining moments, which further provokes war.
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His jealousy provokes an act of betrayal and cruelty.
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That said, this is a piece that elicits a potent response from an audience, which certainly was the case at the Nederlander Theatre on Tuesday night.
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At first the request elicits trademark Ramsayian profanity.
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The university erects a study tent inside K-Ville with desks and power strips to charge laptops and phones.
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This approach still erects a financial barrier for the hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents who have supported Balboa Park institutions for generations.
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Lori-Ann Cox, the nonprofit’s CEO, told the Herald that programming builds both knowledge and confidence.
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Useful guidance builds credibility, and credibility creates the room for serious consideration.
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All the chairs are light enough to move around easily, as the group of guests grows and migrates.
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The count of executive chairs grows slowly while the value concentrated in each one climbs.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.
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