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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
Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
It's estimated that the tariffs raised $142 billion in revenue through the end of last year.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 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
As of Sunday, nearly $300,000 has been raised from around 2,700 donors.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
It's estimated that the tariffs raised $142 billion in revenue through the end of last year.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raised
Adjective
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Thomas will see increased game reps throughout the spring.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some conditions may pose an increased risk, such as a recent heart attack, so check with a healthcare professional before starting to use a sauna.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Though tones can match, a room often looks elevated and well-styled when there are multiple shades involved.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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The fabrics are soft and lightweight, the shapes are polished, and many come in elevated colors and patterns that read high-end.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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In 1999, at the Oscars, Elia Kazan was given a lifetime achievement award, and Amy and her husband, Ed Harris, did not stand, did not applaud during the standing ovation.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tickets for the fashion show start at $125 for standing room.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The team lifted three to four times per week during the offseason and makes sure to lift three times a week even as the season progresses.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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And that is part of the problem that the Heat have fostered in recent years.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Christian couple, who have three children of their own, secured their license in January 2024 and fostered one child on an emergency basis for two weeks.—
Louis Casiano , Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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During his opening statement, Deputy Public Defender Denis Lainez conceded that his client committed the shootings, but said he was provoked by what the attorney described as a dedicated campaign by Bushey’s sister to oust him from the home.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Their experimental nature and immersion in lesbian love often provoked rejection depending on the taste or orientation of the viewer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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What book has elicited the most intense emotional reaction from you?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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Also in 2022, Russell Wilson cost the Denver Broncos two firsts, two seconds and a player; Sam Darnold’s transfer from the Jets to the Panthers elicited three picks (second, fourth and sixth rounders); and, Baker Mayfield fetched a fourth-round, conditional pick for Cleveland’s deal with Carolina.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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In sequences interspersed in the film, Bean and Rozos converse in a kind of fort-like structure erected in a room.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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This lavish office building was a marvel of architectural innovation when erected in 1928.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Raised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raised. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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