1
as in to lift
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the runner's arms were upraised in a sign of victory as he crossed the finish line
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2
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
archaeologists are still not sure how the mysterious statues on Easter Island were upraised
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Filler can’t lift sagging skin or reposition deeper tissue; a facelift is a literal lifting, cutting, and repositioning.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
16 June 2025 -
Hundreds of people showed up to the opening, which was the day after Portland lifted its indoor mask mandate, and in the middle of the N.C.A.A. tournament.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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Cardew, who was awarded the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s prestigious Gold Medal in 2012, designed the house in 1980, two years after his post-modern complex 1500 West Georgia in Vancouver was erected and six years before his steel framework design at CN Pavilion was completed.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 June 2025
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Everyone sat still, watching the barren landscape outside the window strewn with orange flames leaping from the scaffoldings erected over the oil wells.—
Amir Ahmadi Arian,
The Dial,
10 June 2025
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In November, voters in Hawley's home state of Missouri approved a ballot measure to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour, starting in 2026.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Other potential violations of the Byrd Rule could include the elimination of Medicaid funding for transgender care and a proposal to raise immigration fees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Eye-catching knobs and pulls made a splash in many booths at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show this year, and brands like Rous and Plank Hardware are delivering standout designs that elevate cabinetry and furniture with a fresh, must-see flair.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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From Billy Joel to Miley, Tribeca Film Festival goes all in on music movies How Billy Joel's first wife is responsible for his success Without the influence of Weber, Joel might never have elevated from scrappy club singer in sneakers and a blazer to worldwide musical titan.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Please join us in honoring his memory and keeping his family uplifted in prayer.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
7 June 2025
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“Upraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upraise. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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