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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
due to raised levels of mercury in the water, there is a warning against eating the local shrimp
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as in elevated
being positioned above a surface
directed the filming of the movie's battle scene from a raised platform
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as in standing
rising straight up
the 63 Braille characters are made up of one to six raised dots arranged in a matrix
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as in lifted
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 fostered
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 provoked
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 elicited
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 erected
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 built
to form by putting together parts or materials
raised a memorial on the site of the historic event
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as in grew
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 expanded
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the multiplex raised the ticket price
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as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
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as in introduced
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 voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
too afraid to raise an objection
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Recent Examples of raised
Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022
Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Add Structural Edging or a Raised Border Structural edging and raised borders create clean lines that suit contemporary designs, says Stucchi.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022
Verb
Betts’ talent raised UCLA’s ceiling.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Add Structural Edging or a Raised Border Structural edging and raised borders create clean lines that suit contemporary designs, says Stucchi.
—Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raised
Adjective
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Taken together, these trends offer a straightforward explanation for increased use.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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Curtis Reigh, one of nine Republicans running for county commissioner, also cited the lack of public comment at board meetings as a reason for increased interest among candidates, including younger contenders.—
Rhiannon Evans,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An elevated rail line passes through to carry coal to the rest of the country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Red Sox played a video tribute, and Bogaerts received a standing ovation before the first game of that series.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The measure would apply nationwide and would establish the observance as a standing requirement in federal law.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Teammates encouraged her and one even lifted her chin, but the damage was done.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Minutes later, Malenstyn got to the front and lifted home a rebound.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Goldschmied’s creative and entrepreneurial instincts led him to found the Genious Group in 1981, a collective that fostered emerging designers and helped launch influential brands such as Diesel and Replay.—
SJ STAFF,
Footwear News,
5 Apr. 2026
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These conversations fostered a deeper understanding of perseverance, identity, and the importance of memory, leaving a lasting impact on both students and guests.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the bill and others like it have provoked a series of constitutional concerns.—
Miguel Torres,
AZCentral.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Solomon Islands is one of China's closest partners in the region having struck a security agreement – the details have not been made public – with Beijing in 2022 after switching recognition from Taiwan to China in 2019, an act that provoked rioting in the capital, Honiara, in 2021.—
Didi Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Brandon Johnson revealed his administration’s five-year plan to tackle homelessness amid another personnel flap that has elicited pushback from one of the city’s nonprofit partners on housing.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hegseth's remarks elicited mixed reaction online.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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This is not the very last stretch of border fencing to be erected.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Yet, due to the drug’s $21,000 per year price, insurers erected coverage barriers.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Raised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raised. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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