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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
Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The decision followed two hours of debate and multiple failed motions — including a proposal to lower police raises — as leaders attempted to balance equity concerns with budget constraints.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Anyone who raises practical concerns or asks difficult questions is portrayed as serving some special interest.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Cognition raises $1bn at a $26bn valuation.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The event highlights the triumphs of former foster youth and raises funds for job skills programs, internships, and mentorship.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
And when other employees were getting furloughed, Alhambra said, Shae Jones and Zurowski got raises.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
And what the new board data from Women On Board raises a question about the durability of those seats that the headcount data alone obscures.
—Caroline Fairchild, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The idea of a perimeter raises interesting questions about territory on the Moon.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
These workout sessions included exercises like marching in place, desk or wall push-ups, squats, standing heel raises, arm circles, and shoulder rolls.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 1 June 2026
Other Democrats called for raises for all state workers, instead of the 4% raises that are targeted only at corrections officers, state law enforcement officials and firefighters included in the budget.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Investigators at the National Labor Relations Board alleged last year that REI broke the law by withholding raises at unionized stores while giving raises to nonunionized stores.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Other Democrats called for raises for all state workers, instead of the 4 percent raises are targeted only corrections officers, state law enforcement officials and firefighters included in the budget.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
That year, top city officials raked in more substantial raises than municipal employees at the bottom of the pay scale.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Working with the council’s leadership, Bass negotiated an expensive pay package with the city’s police union, hiking starting salaries while offering raises and retention bonuses.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
It should also never be forgotten that the five who approved this ravaging of the city’s beach are the exact same five who voted to give themselves enormous pay raises and more lavish health care benefits last July — another stealth move with scant notice to the taxpaying public.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Verb
For some, the sudden enforcement raises questions about why the city is acting now and whether there are other ways to address violations without arrests, confiscations and criminal penalties.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The decision followed two hours of debate and multiple failed motions — including a proposal to lower police raises — as leaders attempted to balance equity concerns with budget constraints.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
Anyone who raises practical concerns or asks difficult questions is portrayed as serving some special interest.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2026
Cognition raises $1bn at a $26bn valuation.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 June 2026
The event highlights the triumphs of former foster youth and raises funds for job skills programs, internships, and mentorship.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
And when other employees were getting furloughed, Alhambra said, Shae Jones and Zurowski got raises.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
And what the new board data from Women On Board raises a question about the durability of those seats that the headcount data alone obscures.
—Caroline Fairchild, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The idea of a perimeter raises interesting questions about territory on the Moon.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 26 May 2026
Noun
Women enter the workforce craving advancement, promotions and raises—often with as much or more ambition as men.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
These workout sessions included exercises like marching in place, desk or wall push-ups, squats, standing heel raises, arm circles, and shoulder rolls.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 1 June 2026
Other Democrats called for raises for all state workers, instead of the 4% raises that are targeted only at corrections officers, state law enforcement officials and firefighters included in the budget.
—Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
Investigators at the National Labor Relations Board alleged last year that REI broke the law by withholding raises at unionized stores while giving raises to nonunionized stores.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Other Democrats called for raises for all state workers, instead of the 4 percent raises are targeted only corrections officers, state law enforcement officials and firefighters included in the budget.
—Jim Turner, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026
That year, top city officials raked in more substantial raises than municipal employees at the bottom of the pay scale.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
Working with the council’s leadership, Bass negotiated an expensive pay package with the city’s police union, hiking starting salaries while offering raises and retention bonuses.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
It should also never be forgotten that the five who approved this ravaging of the city’s beach are the exact same five who voted to give themselves enormous pay raises and more lavish health care benefits last July — another stealth move with scant notice to the taxpaying public.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raises
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The rescue echoes a famous scene in episode two of The Mandalorian when Grogu lifts a rampaging Mudhorn to save Djarin, which was already a homage to Yoda levitating the ship on Dagobah during the original trilogy.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The breath hold is believed to further raise vagal tone, which brings down stress hormones and lifts heart rate variability.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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When thoughtfully integrated, technology fosters the transparency and connection today’s hybrid environments require.—
Emad Rahim,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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This fosters wage growth, population inflows, investment and economic expansion.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Likewise, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently warned that the bond market will ultimately prove to be the factor that provokes some action from DC when investors begin to demand higher premiums to continue buying debt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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But the question of what is true or not is futile, even if Calle deliberately provokes this curiosity.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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The word fiancé elicits at least three questions, usually with five follow-up questions.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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But for another group of Black women, the same question elicits feelings of insecurity and defensiveness.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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The university erects a study tent inside K-Ville with desks and power strips to charge laptops and phones.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This approach still erects a financial barrier for the hundreds of thousands of San Diego County residents who have supported Balboa Park institutions for generations.—
Judy Gradwohl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Here, a crew of skilled clinicians builds a program based on your body.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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That kind of transparency builds trust and shows people their voice is valued.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Details and design reflect that philosophy, from the wood fire burning in reception and the garden where your dinner grows to the private onsen steaming quietly while snow falls just feet away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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There is an anticipation of a logjam of players in the coming season or two, as the clock starts ticking on the eligibility of 19-year-olds, and their desperation to join a college roster grows.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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This increases your visibility to potential rescuers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Brain activity also increases during a stress response, making movements which are usually automatic less so, and perhaps even slower.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Raises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raises. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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