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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
USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Critics say that practice raises prices for buyers and hurts the state’s homeownership rate.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The listing is also a boon for the Hong Kong stock market, which has seen raises totalling $31 billion so far this year, up 73% compared to 2025, Bloomberg reported.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The report raises concerns about the company's ability to support spending plans for its massive AI datacenter buildout, which is tied to technology giants such as Oracle and Nvidia.
—Ashley Capoot,ari Levy, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
In a tribute marking the occasion, Ang Lee praised him as the kind of performer every director hopes to work with, one who holds nothing back and raises the level of everyone around him.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The council also approved 6% raises for firefighters under the terms of a new one-year contract with the firefighters union.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Teacher raises All classroom teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District will receive a 5% raise starting in the 2026-27 school year.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Julie Pearson Clark, a Marietta resident, said the idea of converting warehouses into detention facilities raises serious questions.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
The agreement does not include raises for educators, Biester said.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The House and Senate remain divided on raises for school staff.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The new contract, which will expire March 31, 2030, gives workers 4% raises over the next three years, plus other raises, the company release said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The contract provides raises and enhanced health benefits, among other things.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The majority of voters agreed that commissioners must always seek voter approval for any raises that go beyond the annual cost-of-living increase.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The cuts are required because of employee pay raises, including 23% hikes over three years that were awarded to most workers in 2023, and relatively sluggish growth in city revenue.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
There are no raises for picture-perfect baby food or trophies for late-night speed-emailing.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The comments around cyber risks come as emergence of Anthropic's Mythos is setting up a scramble from the banking industry to gain access and test the technology, as regulators rush to examine the cybersecurity risks the new AI model raises.
—USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Critics say that practice raises prices for buyers and hurts the state’s homeownership rate.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The listing is also a boon for the Hong Kong stock market, which has seen raises totalling $31 billion so far this year, up 73% compared to 2025, Bloomberg reported.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The report raises concerns about the company's ability to support spending plans for its massive AI datacenter buildout, which is tied to technology giants such as Oracle and Nvidia.
—Ashley Capoot,ari Levy, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
In a tribute marking the occasion, Ang Lee praised him as the kind of performer every director hopes to work with, one who holds nothing back and raises the level of everyone around him.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The council also approved 6% raises for firefighters under the terms of a new one-year contract with the firefighters union.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Teacher raises All classroom teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District will receive a 5% raise starting in the 2026-27 school year.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Julie Pearson Clark, a Marietta resident, said the idea of converting warehouses into detention facilities raises serious questions.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Key Takeaways Doing seated calf raises, also called soleus push-ups, for three minutes every 30 minutes can reduce insulin response by 26%.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2026
The agreement does not include raises for educators, Biester said.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The House and Senate remain divided on raises for school staff.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The new contract, which will expire March 31, 2030, gives workers 4% raises over the next three years, plus other raises, the company release said.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The contract provides raises and enhanced health benefits, among other things.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The majority of voters agreed that commissioners must always seek voter approval for any raises that go beyond the annual cost-of-living increase.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
The cuts are required because of employee pay raises, including 23% hikes over three years that were awarded to most workers in 2023, and relatively sluggish growth in city revenue.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
There are no raises for picture-perfect baby food or trophies for late-night speed-emailing.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raises
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Yet unlike physical fog that eventually lifts, The Fog keeps data opaque at all times—even as computation happens.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The first half of May stays relatively busy, but the pressure gradually lifts.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Research shows that celebrating even small wins releases dopamine in the brains of team members, maintains motivation, and fosters a sense of achievement.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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Critical thinking fosters being curious about the world, and that is very helpful for motivation and engagement.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 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 flurry of imagery provokes a surreal sort of whiplash.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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But, as pointed out on Epicurious, the go-to website for foodies, the word elicits substantial reader backlash even when employed to describe chicken and cakes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Having Martinez back at Citi Field this week elicits memories of that season, manager Carlos Mendoza said.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 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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The Moon settles into your 4th House of Home, where honesty builds trust quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Invite someone in, agree on a clear next step, and follow through together so momentum builds without confusion or mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Felton Road is located in the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago and grows grapes in four vineyards planted on north-facing slopes comprised of glacial soils.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Company officials say reliability during extreme weather is vital and long-term system upgrades are necessary as North Carolina grows.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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This greatly increases the surface area available for electrochemical reactions and enables faster charging and discharging while maintaining high power density in an extremely small footprint.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Across the spectrum, increases to bonus payouts ranged from 6% to 43%, with a median of 13%, and an average increase of 12%.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Raises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raises. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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