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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
Kevin R. Kosar, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
But there's also some potentially world-changing implications that raises the stakes of this adventure.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
All that aside, these are the first true smart glasses that could go mainstream, and that raises several important questions.
—Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The partnership also raises questions for rivals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
The ride, which opened in June, raises the stakes compared to other traditional area mountain coasters thanks to two parallel tracks designed for head-to-head competition.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
The race is organized by A Long Swim, a charity that raises money for ALS research by staging open water swims throughout the United States, including between Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts and between the islands of Molokai and Oahu in Hawaii.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
For Little, this raises even more questions.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Citi reiterates Micron Technology as buy Citi raises its price target to $175 per share from $150.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The cuts mean that most employees who remain after a recent round of layoffs won’t receive merit raises in 2026.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Union members are in the midst of contract negotiations with the transit service and expressed concern that the deficit will affect potential raises and compensation.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
That led Williams to conclude the union should represent all restaurant employees in solidarity, with goals of securing pay raises for back-of-house staff and ending the losses servers and bartenders face under the tip-sharing policy.
—Julietta Bisharyan, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Union members seeking pay raises rejected a contract offer from the university.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Boeing’s offer assures workers another year of raises, even for employees already at the top of the pay scale, Gillian said.
—Reuters 23 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The House budget proposal includes a provision that would use cuts to vacant state employee positions to fund higher raises.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Since Wesley and Somerhalder had gotten multiple raises since her exit, the network wouldn’t budge.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
The pocket veto also raises problems relating to the separation of powers.
—Kevin R. Kosar, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
But there's also some potentially world-changing implications that raises the stakes of this adventure.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025
All that aside, these are the first true smart glasses that could go mainstream, and that raises several important questions.
—Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The partnership also raises questions for rivals.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
The ride, which opened in June, raises the stakes compared to other traditional area mountain coasters thanks to two parallel tracks designed for head-to-head competition.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2025
The race is organized by A Long Swim, a charity that raises money for ALS research by staging open water swims throughout the United States, including between Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts and between the islands of Molokai and Oahu in Hawaii.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
For Little, this raises even more questions.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
Citi reiterates Micron Technology as buy Citi raises its price target to $175 per share from $150.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
Consequently, job-to-job pay raises have dropped to around 7% in July, down more than three percentage points from 2019 levels.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The cuts mean that most employees who remain after a recent round of layoffs won’t receive merit raises in 2026.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
Union members are in the midst of contract negotiations with the transit service and expressed concern that the deficit will affect potential raises and compensation.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
That led Williams to conclude the union should represent all restaurant employees in solidarity, with goals of securing pay raises for back-of-house staff and ending the losses servers and bartenders face under the tip-sharing policy.
—Julietta Bisharyan, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Union members seeking pay raises rejected a contract offer from the university.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Boeing’s offer assures workers another year of raises, even for employees already at the top of the pay scale, Gillian said.
—Reuters 23 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The House budget proposal includes a provision that would use cuts to vacant state employee positions to fund higher raises.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Since Wesley and Somerhalder had gotten multiple raises since her exit, the network wouldn’t budge.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raises
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Dish soap cuts through oily residues and lifts dirt without scratching or harming surfaces.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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There is beauty and ease when a man lifts another by the pelvis into the air before somersaulting the other man onto the ground.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bringing these groups together early fosters a holistic view of the migration's impact and ensures cross-functional buy-in.—
Devang Pandya,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now a cultural shift is needed — one that fosters a sense of ownership in the economy.—
Lisa Kidd Hunt,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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After a sleepy start to the second half at Old Trafford, the arrival of Benjamin Sesko, and the relocation of Cunha into a deeper position, provokes a fresh wave of interest.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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For some partners, this elicits fear and uncertainty, triggering defensive responses aimed at restoring the familiar equilibrium.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Every bite elicits wonder, provoking a quiet moment of gratitude for this lush, miraculous habitat.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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Today, Cyrus builds on Something Beautiful with the deluxe version of the album, and like with the original release, the singer further cements her spot as one of music’s most dynamic pop stars and opens up her heart for all to see.—
Chris Malone Méndez,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Encourage participatory decision-making, which builds critical thinking, persuasion and buy-in.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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As Jeffrey waits for the right moment to rejoin society, his uncertainty grows, as does his need for connection with the outside world, however risky that may be.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
20 Sep. 2025
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The road of searching is the fertilizer in which peace grows.—
Paul Greenberg,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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The fact that consumers ingest them or rub them into their skin increases the safety risk, the experts said.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Paige Tortorelli,
CNBC,
19 Sep. 2025
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This increases your chances of being cited.—
Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, concerns about declining populations are fueling the pronatalist movement, which promotes higher birthrates and frames demographic decline as a threat to civilization itself.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chronic inflammation also promotes insulin resistance and cellular dysfunction that can lead to type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease, a growing concern.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Raises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raises. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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