1
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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Recent Examples of raise
Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Although questions had been raised about whether the boat was properly secured — such as the hatches being left open to water — the new report found that weather was the primary risk, and that a burst of intense winds is believed to have tipped over the luxury yacht within a matter of seconds.
—David Chiu, People.com, 22 June 2025
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
During the last round of bargaining, the county granted retroactive 3.5% pay increases dating back to 2021 and a 5% raise in 2025.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Weil raised around $15 million, with the majority of it coming from donations that were $200 or less.
—Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Although questions had been raised about whether the boat was properly secured — such as the hatches being left open to water — the new report found that weather was the primary risk, and that a burst of intense winds is believed to have tipped over the luxury yacht within a matter of seconds.
—David Chiu, People.com, 22 June 2025
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In Season 2, Episode 7, it was announced that the team had secured a massive 400% raise for the upcoming 2025–26 season.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
During the last round of bargaining, the county granted retroactive 3.5% pay increases dating back to 2021 and a 5% raise in 2025.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2025
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Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner can help to lift the stains.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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The video shows Marcus Mueller reach for the tan coated, white speckled fawn in the hole, get a steady grip on her and calmly lift her out without startling her.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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By leveraging technology to provide transparency in account activities and educate clients on their financial behaviors, institutions can foster trust and engagement, ensuring customers feel informed and empowered in their financial decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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How Do Their Focuses Differ? Both Pilates and yoga focus on connecting the mind and body as one, fostering better overall physical and mental health: Yoga also incorporates a spiritual component into the practice.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
25 June 2025
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News of the plan, which was developed by city administrators but has not been publicly vetted or discussed, has provoked considerable consternation in political, downtown, cultural and preservation circles.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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Furthermore, a closure would also provoke Iran's market in Asia, particularly China, which accounts for a majority of Iranian oil exports.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Cheating on an assignment could elicit a level one or level two response, according to the CMS Code of Conduct.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2025
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The news that a veteran artist is about to play their entire new album would typically elicit silent groans throughout a classic rock audience, or at least a stampede to the bathrooms or bar, but Seven Psalms is a remarkable achievement, and fans have had two years to process it.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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In addition to security, the state has enlisted the help of dozens of private companies to help erect a small grid of tents and trailers with on-site medical services, a kitchen and portable restrooms — where workers and detainees will be spending their days during the months ahead.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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The eastern half of the park contains two structures erected in 1936: a statue of Civil War General Philip Sheridan, and a memorial flagstaff and plaque honoring Colonel Ephraim Elmer Ellsworth, an officer with the New York Fire Zouaves during the Civil War.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
24 June 2025
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The film is a trap, and Spielberg has built it with something like love.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, a 1,000-megawatt facility built by Russia, has also been a focus of recent concern, Di Fulvio said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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Oaktree, which is on the way to amassing one of the largest independent library catalogs in the industry with about 70,000 movies and episodes, will fold its growing media footprint into a new holding company called Radial Entertainment.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Without specifying any figures, Sinclair says its ratings for women’s tennis have grown since 2023, especially among the coveted 18-to-34-year-old demographic.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Establishing a medical school here is expected to increase the likelihood of graduates practicing in the area, while addressing a national shortage of physicians.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Research from the study Embrace the Sun with Dr. Grant Lambert shows brain serotonin production increases along with several other health benefits linked directly to sunlight exposure.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Raise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raise. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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