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as in to lift
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 to foster
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 to provoke
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 to elicit
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 to erect
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 to build
to form by putting together parts or materials
raised a memorial on the site of the historic event
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as in to grow
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 to increase
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the multiplex raised the ticket price
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as in to promote
to move higher in rank or position
he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
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as in to introduce
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 to express
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
too afraid to raise an objection
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as in increase
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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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Barclays in June raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,800 – implying a gain of 4% across the next six months.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Tipped workers making the hourly minimum will see a slight increase to their hourly wage on Wednesday — a raise of less than 50 cents per hour.
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Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Mbappé hit a post in the 32nd minute, raising both hands in disgust, and France nearly went ahead four minutes later on Olise's spectacular bicycle kick from just inside the penalty area, which also clanked off a post.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Barclays in June raised its year-end target for the S&P 500 to 7,800 – implying a gain of 4% across the next six months.
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John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
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Fifteen to 20 ankle circles per foot followed by slow calf raises activates the lower-body pump.
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Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Tipped workers making the hourly minimum will see a slight increase to their hourly wage on Wednesday — a raise of less than 50 cents per hour.
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Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raise
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The evacuation order for Zone DUN-009-A was lifted, while Zone DUN-009-B remained under a mandatory evacuation order, according to the Genasys Protect service.
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Consider rearranging a corner of your home, because practical changes can lift your mood and productivity.
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In Washington, supporters argue that decades of foreign assistance fostered dependency and failed to advance American interests.
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Indiana’s goal over the next three years is to discover and foster a new wave of Italian comic talent, using Rome’s Teatro Anfitrione as a laboratory that will put on a series of live comedy shows.
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Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
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What the 1998 demolition unexpectedly uncovered roiled Miami and provoked a worldwide outcry — a mysterious set of 24 holes carved into the limestone bedrock in a perfect circle, 38 feet in diameter.
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While no acts had performed on stage, a steady stream of military aircraft roared across the sky, eliciting gasps and cheers from the attendants making their way into the outdoor venue near the Washington Monument.
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But, in general, the subject elicited private reticence and public omertà.
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Would Wimbledon consider erecting statues of non-British champions, such as Martina Navratilova, Serena Williams or Roger Federer?
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Prevention, however, does not lie in erecting a physical barrier.
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Such strategies include building green roofs and courtyards to help with shading and air circulation, and using dense materials such as concrete or brick that can stabilize indoor temperatures in heat.
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The latest work uses that capability to scan the space above a chip and build a detailed electromagnetic map.
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The utility attributed the higher costs to broader market dynamics, including more expensive wholesale electricity and growing demand from large users such as manufacturers and data centers across PJM’s 13-state grid.
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The spectacle gave rise to self-starters like Ai who sought to cash in on the growing hype.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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“Raise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raise. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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