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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
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Warm water raises skin temperature, and the core temperature drop after stepping out signals the brain to release melatonin.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The charity event raises money for Boston Children's Hospital, and this year, it is expected to raise more than $3 million.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Every hour the war continues raises the risk for a recession.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Go to the annual raises proposals and split the difference.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to a buy from hold and raises its price target to $98 from $90.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Wartime raises different questions.
—Steven Stalinsky, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Thompson's attorney, Lee Merritt, disputes the department's findings and said the video raises broader concerns about police policy.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Berger and Republican House Speaker Destin Hall are at odds over future tax cuts and spending on raises.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
John Tlumacki | Boston Globe | Getty Images United Airlines and its flight attendant union have reached a tentative labor deal that will include their first raises in roughly six years.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Courpas said the raises to state employees are exceeding the private sector.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
If the council approves the raises, the higher salaries would take effect when the winners of that election begin their terms in December.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The $92 million measure is a decrease from the Senate’s original proposal of $2,500 raises for teachers.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
For the second year in a row, Indiana’s state employees will receive no pay raises.
—Niki Kelly, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
The audit is the biggest legislative issue (outside of pay raises) for the legislature in almost fifty years.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
When working, pick tools that feel good to use, and pay attention to how your schedule raises or lowers stress.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Warm water raises skin temperature, and the core temperature drop after stepping out signals the brain to release melatonin.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The charity event raises money for Boston Children's Hospital, and this year, it is expected to raise more than $3 million.
—Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Every hour the war continues raises the risk for a recession.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Go to the annual raises proposals and split the difference.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to a buy from hold and raises its price target to $98 from $90.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Wartime raises different questions.
—Steven Stalinsky, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Thompson's attorney, Lee Merritt, disputes the department's findings and said the video raises broader concerns about police policy.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
That technicality has meant an ever-widening pay gap between ISP and agencies that give raises on officers’ entire salaries.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026
Berger and Republican House Speaker Destin Hall are at odds over future tax cuts and spending on raises.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
John Tlumacki | Boston Globe | Getty Images United Airlines and its flight attendant union have reached a tentative labor deal that will include their first raises in roughly six years.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Courpas said the raises to state employees are exceeding the private sector.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
If the council approves the raises, the higher salaries would take effect when the winners of that election begin their terms in December.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The $92 million measure is a decrease from the Senate’s original proposal of $2,500 raises for teachers.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
For the second year in a row, Indiana’s state employees will receive no pay raises.
—Niki Kelly, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
The audit is the biggest legislative issue (outside of pay raises) for the legislature in almost fifty years.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raises
Verb
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In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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About halfway through the video, Simpson wins the fight, lifts up his opponent and collects his money.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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This dynamic fosters a sense of inclusion that aligns with the exhibition’s central themes.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The workplace is comfortable and fosters open communication without retaliation.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the question of what is true or not is futile, even if Calle deliberately provokes this curiosity.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The flurry of imagery provokes a surreal sort of whiplash.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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The, um, spin on one death elicits a smile, mostly because of Weaving’s disgusted takes.—
Michael Ordoña,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
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Viewers consume news that elicits strong feelings that people will keep coming back for.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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The university erects a study tent inside K-Ville with desks and power strips to charge laptops and phones.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Judy Gradwohl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Astrolight designs and builds free‑space optical communication systems for satellites and ground stations, including the terminals and adaptive optics hardware needed to maintain stable laser links through atmospheric turbulence.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a landscape crowded with noise and rapid claims, Geeglee focuses on bringing greater structure to complex decision-making, while Vincent builds tools designed to help others navigate what matters most.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Security grows as the emotional Moon in your 2nd House of Production trines cheerful Jupiter in your 10th House of Gains.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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The tendency to let the little things slip grows as the pace and workload intensify.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The translunar injection involves firing Orion's main engine, which increases the spacecraft's velocity to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the moon.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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With warmer weather heralding spring, the amount of outdoor activities significantly increases.—
Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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