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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
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The man's defense attorneys said in a statement Thursday that the verdict raises questions about what is considered espionage under Norwegian law.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Heather spoke with Richard Propes, an activist, minister and cancer survivor who invited a crew to document his Tenderness Tour, a wheelchair journey that raises awareness for vulnerable communities.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
The campaign encourages parents to feel good about their feeding choices and raises awareness of the maternal mortality crisis in the United States.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
The use of lethal of military force against drug boats is unprecedented and raises legal questions.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
The annual event raises funds to support children living in foster care in San Diego County and the life-changing advocacy of Voices for Children’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
But a second lawsuit filed last month raises some doubts about those innocence claims.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 15 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
The part-time, four-year terms paid $28,000 a year as of December 2024, with raises on the way.
—Idaho Statesman, 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
Consequently, job-to-job pay raises have dropped to around 7% in July, down more than three percentage points from 2019 levels.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Fernandes Anderson was staring down an impending $5,000 fine for a state ethics violation around that time period, for hiring two immediate family members to her City Council staff, giving them raises, and in the case of her sister, a bonus.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The man's defense attorneys said in a statement Thursday that the verdict raises questions about what is considered espionage under Norwegian law.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Heather spoke with Richard Propes, an activist, minister and cancer survivor who invited a crew to document his Tenderness Tour, a wheelchair journey that raises awareness for vulnerable communities.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
The campaign encourages parents to feel good about their feeding choices and raises awareness of the maternal mortality crisis in the United States.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Oct. 2025
The use of lethal of military force against drug boats is unprecedented and raises legal questions.
—Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
The annual event raises funds to support children living in foster care in San Diego County and the life-changing advocacy of Voices for Children’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2025
But a second lawsuit filed last month raises some doubts about those innocence claims.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
While other people were asking about promotions, titles, and raises, Burns was taking on the problems nobody else wanted to solve.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
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Alongside those raises, Chan was also granted weeks of management leave.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 15 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
The part-time, four-year terms paid $28,000 a year as of December 2024, with raises on the way.
—Idaho Statesman, 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
Consequently, job-to-job pay raises have dropped to around 7% in July, down more than three percentage points from 2019 levels.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raises
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The fragrance opens with this bright, fizzy combination of raspberry, orange flower, and mandarin that immediately lifts your mood.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Oct. 2025
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But unpaid bills can stack up and leave residents in deep trouble by the time the moratorium lifts, Rodriguez said.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Amid differing perspectives, West Cal intends to develop technology that fosters collaboration.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Top Miami chefs are now serving these oysters, praising their taste and freshness, while the farm’s network also supports smaller producers and fosters a local, farm-to-table oyster culture.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
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Through her restraint, Roberts provokes in us some semblance of empathy for her character – in a movie where everyone else is basically monstrous.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The mere mention of Zohran Mamdani elicits big applause from the crowd.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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But what drives this show and elicits more than a few tears is the relationship between Demeter (Mamie Parris) and Persephone (Analise Scarpaci).—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
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The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
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Fab 52 builds on Intel’s 56 years of R&D and manufacturing advancements in Oregon, Arizona, and New Mexico.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly.—
Molly Nagle,
ABC News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Gingko Biloba Ginkgo biloba is an extract of a tree that grows in China.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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Environmental Exposures Being around certain chemicals and substances increases the risk of stomach cancer.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
17 Oct. 2025
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The weather service offers 7-day forecasting, as uncertainty increases beyond a week out.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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One key part of lessening this burden is creating an environment at home that promotes a fair distribution of tasks like scheduling appointments and keeping track of obligations.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Oct. 2025
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Alfouti talks about self-awareness before self-care, promotes walking goals instead of weight goals, and adapts Zumba routines to Khaliji and dabke dance styles.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Raises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raises. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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