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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
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The new study raises important questions about the role flexible work arrangements could play in helping fertility rates rebound, Bloom said.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
For Neal, whose scholarship explores Black cultural memory and ephemera, the exhibition also raises important questions about preservation and access to Black cultural artifacts.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The Gemini integration naturally raises concerns about the chatbot hallucinating inaccurate information.
—PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2025
And then, of course, Milan getting pregnant by him completely raises the stakes on their dynamic, and how Allura will respond to all of that.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The two cities will compete to see which one raises the most money for the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank, ahead of Friday’s football game at Carmel High School.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
This raises a problem for anyone wanting to tell a joke.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
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
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
Calf raises with a slow lower Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and lift both heels as high as possible.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The new study raises important questions about the role flexible work arrangements could play in helping fertility rates rebound, Bloom said.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
For Neal, whose scholarship explores Black cultural memory and ephemera, the exhibition also raises important questions about preservation and access to Black cultural artifacts.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The Gemini integration naturally raises concerns about the chatbot hallucinating inaccurate information.
—PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2025
And then, of course, Milan getting pregnant by him completely raises the stakes on their dynamic, and how Allura will respond to all of that.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
The two cities will compete to see which one raises the most money for the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank, ahead of Friday’s football game at Carmel High School.
—Jake Allen, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
This raises a problem for anyone wanting to tell a joke.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
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
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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In extremely dense fog, drivers are advised to turn on their hazard lights, pull over into a safe place, and if that’s on the side of the road or hard shoulder—turn off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until the fog lifts.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Snap beats revenue expectations and lifts guidance.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Empath fosters psychological safety, inclusive dialogue and a culture of empathy.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since its founding, Facebook has described itself as a kind of public service that fosters relationships.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 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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Alex Rafalowicz, executive director of that initiative, told me the idea for a treaty builds on an International Court of Justice decision earlier this year that held nations legally responsible for curbing climate-heating pollution.—
John D. Sutter,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The waste generated by the 3D printed builds is deposited into casts resembling large Leggo bricks.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The farm in the mountains south of Fayetteville grows nine different varieties of lettuce, including red and green varieties of Bibb, Oakleaf and Sweet Crisp lettuces, romaine, arugula, kale, bok choy, microgreens, as well as herbs like basil, thyme and oregano.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Incentives support large-scale deployment by 2026 as freight and public transport demand grows.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Until the state increases those reimbursement levels or offers new incentives for participation, access to care is likely to stay uneven.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, normalizing sleep deprivation increases the risk of the signs and symptoms going unnoticed or not being taken seriously.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Key Takeaways Persimmons are rich in fiber, which supports digestion and promotes heart health.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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Research suggests that movement helps to regulate circadian rhythm and increases melatonin production, which is a hormone that increases at night and promotes sleep.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Raises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raises. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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