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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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as in rearing
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Recent Examples of raising
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
She certainly has been affected by her human hand-raising, however.
—Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
What the Panama Playlists reveal The playlists range from ironic to eyebrow-raising, with some choices feeling almost too on the nose.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Curiosity is the key to connection Scientists and parenting experts have come a long way toward understanding how brain science can inform child-raising.
—Nancy L. Weaver, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
The unusual sighting alarmed viewers on Reddit, with several raising concerns over possible moisture and mold issues in the apartment.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
And while that still may be true, at reset, Bungie announced something that was at the very least eyebrow-raising.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
There has been a massive hotel boom as of late, with new properties entering the scene and raising the already sky-high bar set by icons like Claridge’s and The Savoy.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
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
By the series finale, the two had reconciled and were raising their two kids together.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025
Three additional strikes on vessels followed, raising the death toll to 17.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Kimmel was suspended indefinitely for his comments, raising concerns about free speech.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
The collaboration is raising 200,000 pounds for the Lucy Rie estate, for a catalogue raisonné, and to support the work of the Lucie Rie and Hans Coper Foundation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Behind the tiaras and trumpets of a royal state visit, there are sometimes eyebrow-raising moments being served.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Alameda County Supervisors David Haubert and Nate Miley proposed raising — and in some circumstances, doubling — the campaign contribution limits for county elections on Tuesday, but failed to find enough support from their colleagues amid public pushback.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
She certainly has been affected by her human hand-raising, however.
—Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
What the Panama Playlists reveal The playlists range from ironic to eyebrow-raising, with some choices feeling almost too on the nose.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Curiosity is the key to connection Scientists and parenting experts have come a long way toward understanding how brain science can inform child-raising.
—Nancy L. Weaver, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
The unusual sighting alarmed viewers on Reddit, with several raising concerns over possible moisture and mold issues in the apartment.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
And while that still may be true, at reset, Bungie announced something that was at the very least eyebrow-raising.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
The most common tradeoff is raising interest rates to slow the economy and reduce inflation or, if jobs seem in trouble, lowering interest rates to increase economic activity.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
There has been a massive hotel boom as of late, with new properties entering the scene and raising the already sky-high bar set by icons like Claridge’s and The Savoy.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
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
By the series finale, the two had reconciled and were raising their two kids together.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025
Three additional strikes on vessels followed, raising the death toll to 17.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Kimmel was suspended indefinitely for his comments, raising concerns about free speech.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
The collaboration is raising 200,000 pounds for the Lucy Rie estate, for a catalogue raisonné, and to support the work of the Lucie Rie and Hans Coper Foundation.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Behind the tiaras and trumpets of a royal state visit, there are sometimes eyebrow-raising moments being served.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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But then the gel starts lifting up at the corners and catching on things like your hair.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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After lifting the ban in 2017, her country has come a long way, too.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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This expansion is anticipated to raise Plug's hydrogen nameplate network capacity to over 40 tons per day (TPD), fostering sustained growth in hydrogen sales and margin expansion through 2025.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to Butti, niche design events like the Lake Como Design Festival not only promote local tourism but also highlight the storytelling potential of historic locations, fostering deeper connections with their cultural heritage.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Follow Scheffler for destination stories, travel trends and thought-provoking conversations from the world of travel.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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With online newsfeeds, that meant algorithms prioritizing posts with more anger-provoking content, or posts that drive comparisons of beauty, wealth or success.—
Jenna Glover,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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The assassination of the conservative activist sent a shockwave through the American conservative movement, with Kirk’s sudden and public death eliciting emotional reactions from some of the country’s most prominent figures on the right.—
Elvia Limon,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Such vaccines could induce broader immunity than whole-virus vaccines by eliciting antibody and T-cell responses that target an even wider range of flu viruses.—
Deborah Fuller,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Florida and Texas, two states with Republican governors and GOP legislatures, have announced intentions to never forget Kirk by erecting statues with his likeness.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Environmental groups and the Miccosukee tribe had sued the state and federal government for sidestepping federal environmental regulations when erecting the site in an airstrip in Big Cypress National Preserve.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Xi Jinping has remarked that relying on foreign supply of critical technologies—like semiconductors—is tantamount to building one's house on someone else's foundation.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mineral explorers hoping to meet the growing demand for rare earths are vying for a slice of nearly $1 billion in Brazilian funding to help make their projects a reality in a country with the largest reserves after China.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the battle to usurp the Conservative Party, Robinson is eclipsed by the growing strength of Reform UK, a political party led by Nigel Farage.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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For many sectors, the challenge is first increasing awareness of the growing digital threat, before applying basic principles to stop many of the most common kinds of cyberattacks — then crafting solutions that could help defend these networks from more sophisticated actors on a massive scale.—
Jenna McLaughlin,
NPR,
20 Sep. 2025
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Analysts say the shift is accelerating decision-making and increasing the likelihood of military action.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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