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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
Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
In a statement, Stanford student and Drop the Charges organizer Mark Allen Cu said the case raises broader questions about free speech and dissent on campus.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
The decision also raises questions about how far the FBI's investigation into the shooting will go.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
The federal law raises the eligibility threshold for people to claim public benefits, and stripped billions of dollars in federal funds for states, requiring them to take on more of the funding burden for food assistance and health care.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Today’s report raises alarm bells about the climate impacts the world stands to face due to ocean warming.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Mizuho reiterates Nvidia as outperform Mizuho raises its price target to $275 per share from $245.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
This raises the likelihood, some experts say, that outsiders may hold off on rebuilding to maximize their investment.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Graham Hoffman, president of the ski patrollers’ union, confirmed that 70 members of the union accepted the offer, which was made earlier this week and included raises for the patrol.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
As for the raises in the Kane County Board office, those are being covered by expense reductions within the general fund — the bulk of it coming from what had been budgeted for the county’s strategic plan, per the county.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
During last month’s hearing on the bill, Brooklyn Councilman Lincoln Restler suggested there was no need for a commission, given the lengthy period without raises.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
The number of price increases for 2026 is up from the same point last year, when drugmakers unveiled plans for raises on more than 250 drugs.
—Reuters 12 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
However, expect both Brooks, who is slated to make $8,375,000 in the final year of his deal, and Dodson, who will earn $3 million in the final year of his two-year contract signed last offseason, could be seeking pay raises.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
While the Sourcing Journal team has covered myriad companies grabbing capital infusions this year, the five below were some of the most intriguing raises of 2025.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
Make this exercise harder by standing on one foot at a time while performing heel raises.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 25 Dec. 2025
Verb
That extraordinary footage, along with video shot by bystanders and a 3D model created by CNN of the confrontation, shows Good and her wife challenging ICE officers – but also raises new questions about Ross’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
In a statement, Stanford student and Drop the Charges organizer Mark Allen Cu said the case raises broader questions about free speech and dissent on campus.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 10 Jan. 2026
The decision also raises questions about how far the FBI's investigation into the shooting will go.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
The federal law raises the eligibility threshold for people to claim public benefits, and stripped billions of dollars in federal funds for states, requiring them to take on more of the funding burden for food assistance and health care.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Today’s report raises alarm bells about the climate impacts the world stands to face due to ocean warming.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Mizuho reiterates Nvidia as outperform Mizuho raises its price target to $275 per share from $245.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
This raises the likelihood, some experts say, that outsiders may hold off on rebuilding to maximize their investment.
—Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
California’s situation seemed wobbly throughout most of autumn, with numerous high-profile layoff and business closing announcements, shrinking pay raises, and challenges with bill payments.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Graham Hoffman, president of the ski patrollers’ union, confirmed that 70 members of the union accepted the offer, which was made earlier this week and included raises for the patrol.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
As for the raises in the Kane County Board office, those are being covered by expense reductions within the general fund — the bulk of it coming from what had been budgeted for the county’s strategic plan, per the county.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
During last month’s hearing on the bill, Brooklyn Councilman Lincoln Restler suggested there was no need for a commission, given the lengthy period without raises.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Jan. 2026
The number of price increases for 2026 is up from the same point last year, when drugmakers unveiled plans for raises on more than 250 drugs.
—Reuters 12 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
However, expect both Brooks, who is slated to make $8,375,000 in the final year of his deal, and Dodson, who will earn $3 million in the final year of his two-year contract signed last offseason, could be seeking pay raises.
—Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
While the Sourcing Journal team has covered myriad companies grabbing capital infusions this year, the five below were some of the most intriguing raises of 2025.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
Make this exercise harder by standing on one foot at a time while performing heel raises.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 25 Dec. 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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This is because of the productive restlessness that Safdie fosters in his colleagues, many of whom have been at his side for decades, and, of course, the spirit of his wildly original new character.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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That fosters consensus building, persuasion and accountability.—
Rob Moore,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The result is a film that provokes thought more than feeling, one that invites discussion, while denying audiences the emotional dimension that might have driven home its relevance.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
3 Jan. 2026
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But when her latest husband, discord spirit Raksh, provokes the council’s wrath, Amina must clean up his blunder, contend with Marjana’s demands for the truth…and figure out who on her crew is plotting a mutiny.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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The gift that elicits a hug from Farley Webster grew up in Michigan attending Riverside High School in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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The thing that outrages, the thing that shocks, the thing that elicits the greatest response, and the greatest response of all of those emotional reactions is outrage, is fear, is shock, is anger.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
31 Dec. 2025
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The Pitt’s 15-episode season, simple premise, empathetic performances, and weekly release schedule, combined with a focus on ruthlessly realistic competence, erects a new benchmark for what good TV looks like in the streaming era.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 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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But there are several notable categories where the quality increases with cost, and one of those is noise-canceling headphones.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Pushing frozen branches upright quickly increases the chances of breakage.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Raises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raises. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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