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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
Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
In July, a geologist warned that an ongoing cluster of smaller earthquakes near the Nicobar Islands could signal a volcanic eruption in the Andaman Sea, which raises fears of another tsunami.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Citi reiterates Micron Technology as buy Citi raises its price target to $175 per share from $150.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Anthropic raises $13 billion funding round at $183 billion valuation.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That raises insurance premiums.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The butter, which has honey in it, raises a serious concern.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
This recent outbreak raises questions about Legionnaires’ disease.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield raises double the amount of campaign donations over Pastor Solomon Kinloch in latest reporting period.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Since Wesley and Somerhalder had gotten multiple raises since her exit, the network wouldn’t budge.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Denver police officers will receive significant raises over the next few years after the City Council approved the pay increases Monday, just three weeks after the city eliminated hundreds of jobs.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Unable to ask for raises or promotions.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Only about 500 people receive PTD benefits, and only 300 of them, like Novy, are eligible for raises.
—Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The 2026 budget does not include across-the-board raises for employees, Niemeyer said, but department heads could reorganize or reduce their budgets to allocate raises for their employees.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
For Little, this raises even more questions.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 2025
In July, a geologist warned that an ongoing cluster of smaller earthquakes near the Nicobar Islands could signal a volcanic eruption in the Andaman Sea, which raises fears of another tsunami.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Citi reiterates Micron Technology as buy Citi raises its price target to $175 per share from $150.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Anthropic raises $13 billion funding round at $183 billion valuation.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
That raises insurance premiums.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
The butter, which has honey in it, raises a serious concern.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
This recent outbreak raises questions about Legionnaires’ disease.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield raises double the amount of campaign donations over Pastor Solomon Kinloch in latest reporting period.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The House budget proposal includes a provision that would use cuts to vacant state employee positions to fund higher raises.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2025
Since Wesley and Somerhalder had gotten multiple raises since her exit, the network wouldn’t budge.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
Denver police officers will receive significant raises over the next few years after the City Council approved the pay increases Monday, just three weeks after the city eliminated hundreds of jobs.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Unable to ask for raises or promotions.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Only about 500 people receive PTD benefits, and only 300 of them, like Novy, are eligible for raises.
—Tom Kertscher, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The 2026 budget does not include across-the-board raises for employees, Niemeyer said, but department heads could reorganize or reduce their budgets to allocate raises for their employees.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raises
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The heated air then rises, similar to how a hot air balloon lifts off.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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Another hinge lifts the screen up and toward the user.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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The presence of citizen participation in legal decision-making encourages civic engagement, fosters public trust and reanimates the participatory ideals on which the American republic was founded.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Of course, anthropogenic factors, while significant, amount to relatively little compared to the natural interplay of wind, water, and temperature that fosters storms.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Criticism triggers defensiveness; defensiveness fuels contempt; contempt provokes stonewalling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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After a sleepy start to the second half at Old Trafford, the arrival of Benjamin Sesko, and the relocation of Cunha into a deeper position, provokes a fresh wave of interest.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Located at the intersection of Washington Street and Summer Street while servicing the Red and Orange Lines – Downtown Crossing elicits strong opinions from Bostonians.—
Isabelle Friedman,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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As listeners enjoy a cross section of very different Americas, Flagg elicits laughs with her humorous observations of the human condition and her wry delivery.—
AudioFile Magazine
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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The new spot builds on Pitt’s 2021 debut with the brand, but instead of leaning into elegance and artistry, this round highlights ease and fun.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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China’s upcoming mission builds on this growing awareness and follows NASA’s 2022 effort, considered the world’s first planetary defense test.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fragrant sumac Fragrant sumac is a smaller, sprawling variety that grows two to five feet tall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps your next door neighbor has a much fuller magnolia tree, or your acquaintance down the street grows dozens upon dozens of lovely roses.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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But Musk would get those shares only if the value of Tesla stock increases significantly in coming years.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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But sending soldiers who are not well versed in policing increases the likelihood of mistakes.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Digestive Support Turmeric helps stimulate bile production in the gallbladder, which promotes fat digestion.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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According to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, at least 197 journalists and media workers were killed during the war; 189 of them were Palestinians killed by Israel in Gaza.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Raises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raises. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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