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as in lifts
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 fosters
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 provokes
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 elicits
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 erects
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 builds
to form by putting together parts or materials
raised a memorial on the site of the historic event
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as in grows
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 increases
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the multiplex raised the ticket price
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as in promotes
to move higher in rank or position
he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
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as in introduces
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 expresses
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
too afraid to raise an objection
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as in boosts
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 raises
Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Sympathetic, apparently, to Geralt’s quest to save Ciri, Regis decides to join the gang on the road — though a closing shot of Regis privately savoring the scent of Geralt’s blood on a cloth raises some troubling questions for the show to answer down the road.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The flight disruption comes amid a stressful environment for air travel as the month-long government shutdown raises staffing issues for air traffic controllers and fuels flight delays, all while the holiday travel season looms.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The annual fundraiser raises money for organizations supporting young people’s access to mental health care and appropriate, expansive resources A charitable auction was held, with performances by Laufey and The Marias.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Heel raises are an excellent exercise for working your calf muscles.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The glycemic index measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The person in the role raises awareness of current health issues.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The prospect of Poseidon units being deployed on Russian submarines also raises concerns regarding nuclear safety, escalation risks and environmental impacts.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Sutter County supervisors this week approved pay raises and additional time-off benefits to entice and retain deputy district attorneys after losing prosecutors and struggling to hire new ones.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
During the last legislative session, lawmakers approved billions in funding for public schools, including for teacher pay raises.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Without it, the state operates off its previous budget, meaning teachers and other state employees will go without raises for the time being.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
With their next contract, the journalists are pushing for raises that take into account recent inflation, protections against the outsourcing of their work and new language around layoffs.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The latter would be disastrous for an economy that is already tilted too favorably in the direction of billionaires like Musk while employees writ large are battling inflation and lackluster pay raises, sources said.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Look here to see your relationship with credit card debt, college loans, and pay raises.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
While educators are eager to see raises, the district has countered with 0% pay increases.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
The union has argued that an election would extend an already prolonged process, and raises opportunities for complications and appeals.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Sympathetic, apparently, to Geralt’s quest to save Ciri, Regis decides to join the gang on the road — though a closing shot of Regis privately savoring the scent of Geralt’s blood on a cloth raises some troubling questions for the show to answer down the road.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The flight disruption comes amid a stressful environment for air travel as the month-long government shutdown raises staffing issues for air traffic controllers and fuels flight delays, all while the holiday travel season looms.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
The annual fundraiser raises money for organizations supporting young people’s access to mental health care and appropriate, expansive resources A charitable auction was held, with performances by Laufey and The Marias.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Heel raises are an excellent exercise for working your calf muscles.
—Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The glycemic index measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2025
The person in the role raises awareness of current health issues.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
The prospect of Poseidon units being deployed on Russian submarines also raises concerns regarding nuclear safety, escalation risks and environmental impacts.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
The part-time, four-year terms paid $28,000 a year as of December 2024, with raises on the way.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Sutter County supervisors this week approved pay raises and additional time-off benefits to entice and retain deputy district attorneys after losing prosecutors and struggling to hire new ones.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
During the last legislative session, lawmakers approved billions in funding for public schools, including for teacher pay raises.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Without it, the state operates off its previous budget, meaning teachers and other state employees will go without raises for the time being.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
With their next contract, the journalists are pushing for raises that take into account recent inflation, protections against the outsourcing of their work and new language around layoffs.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
The latter would be disastrous for an economy that is already tilted too favorably in the direction of billionaires like Musk while employees writ large are battling inflation and lackluster pay raises, sources said.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
Look here to see your relationship with credit card debt, college loans, and pay raises.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
While educators are eager to see raises, the district has countered with 0% pay increases.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raises
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Project Cloud Nita Platform Sneakers The Nita has a platform that lifts you about two inches and contains a cushiony memory foam insole for your heels to sink into.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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One of those walls, a massive glass awning-style window, lifts skyward to erase the boundary between indoors and out, revealing a sprawling terrace that feels suspended above the city.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the easy access to cash gnaws away at professionalism and fosters corruption.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beyond improving their employment opportunities, this process fosters a profound sense of social responsibility and commitment to life, especially in communities where access to higher education is limited.—
Dr. Victor Raúl Castillo Mantilla,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Mercury in Sagittarius provokes your mind to venture into uncharted territory.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Blue Film provokes and captivates in equal measure, with the naked honesty of a black box off-off-Broadway play.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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The encounter that elicits sheer agency in Hamida is her final one, with Lajo, Ram Chand’s sister.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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But the piece de resistance is a small button on the face of the guitar that, when pressed, activates a chip on a soundboard that elicits the distinctive roar of Godzilla.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Cultural storytelling builds awareness; engagement sustains relevance, and strategic digital integration turns influence into sales.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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As a preview, the single leaves a lasting impression and builds anticipation for the full album, set to be released on November 7.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Genuine community naturally grows around the needs of others.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shareholders have complained about the speed of progress and welcome the strategy shift in the same breath, all the while demanding the business grows what’s left of the overnight audience share.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The game works as a progressive jackpot in which the prize increases the more people play, and Cox hit it big.—
Irene Wright,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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These farmers use a regenerative organic agriculture model that improves soil health, increases biodiversity, enhances water retention and improves the livelihoods of farming families.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Simulating natural light is one of many ways biophilic design promotes wellness.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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There may not be campaign materials, including clothing that promotes or disparages any candidate on the ballot within 100 feet of the entrance to polling places.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Raises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raises. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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