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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
Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Born and raised in Panama City, Henriquez worked in the hospitality industry and had never gone diving until her 30s.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 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
The Spanish tennis player was raised by his parents, mom Virginia Garfia Escandon and dad Carlos Alcaraz González, in his hometown of El Palmar, Spain.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Born and raised in Panama City, Henriquez worked in the hospitality industry and had never gone diving until her 30s.
—John Bowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raised
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The task force called for increased and more stable funding for fireworks disposal, noting costs nearly doubled in 2024 amid a shrinking disposal industry and rising seizures.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Police Chief Jim McDonnell, who attended the City Council meeting, took issue with council members criticizing the increased hiring.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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This woodpecker has a wide vocabulary of other sounds, including screams if being captured by predators, an elevated alarm call often given when predator hawks are near or rapidly drumming on dead hollow limbs during territorial disputes or to attract mates.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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More fresh finds include a $9 set of faux blooms that are perfect for arrangements, an intricate vase with a spring floral motif, and an elevated garden bed under $100—shop them all (and more) below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Emergency becomes a standing rationale for centralization.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Coulter, who was not available for an interview after the game, did not play in the first quarter but entered a minute into the second quarter to a standing ovation.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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This is the type of snow that will get lifted by the wind, and gusts of up to 35 mph are expected.—
Caroline Silva,
AJC.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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My body often shut down and I was overcome with anxiety and depression, unable to eat or sleep, hiding away in a dark room for days until the pain lifted.—
Fatima Bhutto,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2026
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Gospel singer CeCe Winans was Bobbi Kristina's godmother, and her godfather was music executive Clive Davis — the music executive who discovered Whitney and fostered her career.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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The government claims the proliferation of parties fostered division and weakened the social fabric.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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News of the deployment of ICE agents has provoked a backlash in Italy.—
Colleen Barry,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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The troop deployments have provoked legal challenges from local leaders, and some have been successful.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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There were a couple of unexpected wipeouts, including one by David Pastrnak, that elicited laughs from teammates.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Mahan has already elicited early support among wealthy venture capitalists and tech industry leaders, who would be able to bankroll a formidable campaign.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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Billboards were even erected this year in Munich, reminding fans that the memorial is an alcohol-free zone after a couple of fans brought crates of beer last time round.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Emergency-response teams quickly erected two tent camps in the neighborhood, giving local residents a place to warm up and charge their phones.—
Michael Holtz,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Raised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raised. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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