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as in rearing
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as in lifting
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 fostering
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 provoking
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 eliciting
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 erecting
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 building
to form by putting together parts or materials
raised a memorial on the site of the historic event
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as in growing
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 increasing
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the multiplex raised the ticket price
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
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as in introducing
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 voicing
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
too afraid to raise an objection
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Recent Examples of raising
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Canada’s foreign minister Anita Anand and Canadian Governor General Mary Simon arrived in Nuuk earlier Friday to officially open their country’s consulate with a flag raising ceremony.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
After months of eyebrow-raising over software stocks and AI’s impact on the sector, a selloff on Tuesday triggered the loss of billions among the wealthiest.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Unfiltered coffee has cholesterol-raising compounds that can increase LDL cholesterol levels.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve's main tool for accomplishing that is by managing – raising, not lowering – interest rates.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
The world of Democratic fund-raising was never far away.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Leaders get blindsided by issues others saw coming but didn’t feel safe raising clearly.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the same way, expect JD Vance to try different things to reshore manufacturing, to create a better atmosphere for family life and the raising of children, and to keep America out of new military conflicts.
—Frank Devito, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Gio Insignares, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In an email to The Times, Newsom spokesperson Tara Gallegos said the governor had a strong record of fighting for workers’ rights, including raising the minimum wage and expanding sick leave and other worker protections.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The pro wrestler and lead vocalist of the hardcore band God’s Hate collaborated with artists and a printing company to release t-shirts raising money for the Minnesota Rights Action Committee.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
City commissioners — including four who were notably absent from Meiner’s State of the City speech, raising questions about their support for the mayor — subsequently spoke in support of Meiner and Jones.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Along with her late husband, the pair founded VIB, an anti-violence nonprofit dedicated to raising social awareness and aiding community causes in Boston, federal prosecutors said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During the 2020 campaign, Joe Biden proposed raising the corporate tax rate.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The Boston Globe reports that the institution had previously tried to shrink its budget by paring back its hours and exhibition schedule, closing an entrance, and raising $40 million in cash reserves.
—News Desk, Artforum, 29 Jan. 2026
Bottom line, analysts maintained their long-term bullish stance on Meta, with most raising their price targets.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Over the next few weeks, Luria believes that OpenAI will exceed investors’ expectations with regards to its model performance and capital raising, which should help drive significant positive stock performances for the main companies in its orbit.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Canada’s foreign minister Anita Anand and Canadian Governor General Mary Simon arrived in Nuuk earlier Friday to officially open their country’s consulate with a flag raising ceremony.
—Caitlin Danaher, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
After months of eyebrow-raising over software stocks and AI’s impact on the sector, a selloff on Tuesday triggered the loss of billions among the wealthiest.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Unfiltered coffee has cholesterol-raising compounds that can increase LDL cholesterol levels.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve's main tool for accomplishing that is by managing – raising, not lowering – interest rates.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
The world of Democratic fund-raising was never far away.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Leaders get blindsided by issues others saw coming but didn’t feel safe raising clearly.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the same way, expect JD Vance to try different things to reshore manufacturing, to create a better atmosphere for family life and the raising of children, and to keep America out of new military conflicts.
—Frank Devito, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The agent is seen raising the pepper spray can, pointing it towards the crowd in what looked to be an attempt to keep them at a distance.
—Gio Insignares, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
In an email to The Times, Newsom spokesperson Tara Gallegos said the governor had a strong record of fighting for workers’ rights, including raising the minimum wage and expanding sick leave and other worker protections.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The pro wrestler and lead vocalist of the hardcore band God’s Hate collaborated with artists and a printing company to release t-shirts raising money for the Minnesota Rights Action Committee.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 5 Feb. 2026
City commissioners — including four who were notably absent from Meiner’s State of the City speech, raising questions about their support for the mayor — subsequently spoke in support of Meiner and Jones.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Along with her late husband, the pair founded VIB, an anti-violence nonprofit dedicated to raising social awareness and aiding community causes in Boston, federal prosecutors said.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
During the 2020 campaign, Joe Biden proposed raising the corporate tax rate.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The Boston Globe reports that the institution had previously tried to shrink its budget by paring back its hours and exhibition schedule, closing an entrance, and raising $40 million in cash reserves.
—News Desk, Artforum, 29 Jan. 2026
Bottom line, analysts maintained their long-term bullish stance on Meta, with most raising their price targets.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
Noun
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The property works to protect and regenerate a 10-acre woodland on the property and invests money into local communities and projects, including social funding for families and animal rearing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Jan. 2026
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In postindustrial societies, many of the requirements Brown cited for making work compatible with child-rearing have become less relevant; women work in all sorts of industries requiring focused concentration, for example.—
Stephanie H. Murray,
The Atlantic,
16 Dec. 2025
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In 2024, the county commission voted to give themselves a 23% pay raise, which took effect in January 2025.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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The new agreement also includes retroactive raises for Kane County Health Department employees.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In exchange for lifting restrictions, China has agreed to reduce tariffs on Canadian canola oil, one of Canada’s top agricultural exports.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Prolonged moisture exposure can weaken the adhesive, leading to edges curling and tiles shifting or lifting entirely.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This support was both rhetorical and strategic, fostering security partnerships that would later pave the way for collaboration on framing criminal threats.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Over the past few years, the country has slapped a variety of restrictions on Chinese panels in hopes of fostering a domestic manufacturing industry.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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If Censori’s project was provoking the world by showing everything while saying nothing, Ye’s was saying everything—a lot of which was very, very bad.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This last part seemed to be a joke, eliciting a peal of laughter from his wife.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
3 Feb. 2026
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In their quest for a new trial, Turners new attorneys took special aim at the prosecutors, accusing them of eliciting testimony that misled jurors about the origin of the tip, according to court filings.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
26 Jan. 2026
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In Japan, tourists flocking to a small town at the base of Mount Fuji to re-create a viral photo caused so many issues that the local government temporarily resorted to erecting a black fabric barrier to block the famous view.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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High up in his yard, King returned fire by erecting stadium lights that flooded the man’s house with bright beams.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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The show requires extensive script changes and dress rehearsals ahead of the taping in the evening, and contestants are building out their acts throughout the week.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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What is the process for designing and building a hotel lobby?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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