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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
William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The event, hosted by Bay Club, raises money for continued research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig’s disease.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Bruin, by comparison, does not have a dedicated fund but instead operates as a holding company that raises capital for each of its platforms.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The compensation strategist explains that there are a few overlapping market conditions that allowed peanut butter raises to rise in popularity today and back in 2008.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The case raises broader legal questions about whether regulatory non-enforcement can amount to a constitutional violation and how qualified immunity protections may apply.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Change understandably raises questions — particularly in a community that cares deeply about preserving its character.
—Troy McLellan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Rucker performed in Kansas City in 2023 for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, an annual charity event that raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson has suggested 10% raises.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann will be paid equally in 2026 after receiving raises, according to an Athens Banner-Herald report.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
That is even more true in retirement when your main source of income becomes your portfolio rather than a job that comes with periodic raises for inflation.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Both tenders, which are one-year deals, would be raises for Aubrey, who enters his fourth year in the league and is considered one of the best kickers in the game.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
This is not just about insurance premiums or raises.
—Brian Bender, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The debate over how much university administrators should make, relative to staff and faculty, was intensified by recent raises for those at the top of the pay scale.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Crowley, the city’s first female and first LGBTQ fire chief, received annual merit raises, according to Szabo.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Gibbs rallied the rest of the supporting cast and wrote a letter on their behalf, meeting with the executives and securing raises and more airtime.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Two months later, the board approved raises for vice chancellors who also rank near the top of the salary scale.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The event, hosted by Bay Club, raises money for continued research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gehrig’s disease.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Bruin, by comparison, does not have a dedicated fund but instead operates as a holding company that raises capital for each of its platforms.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The compensation strategist explains that there are a few overlapping market conditions that allowed peanut butter raises to rise in popularity today and back in 2008.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
The case raises broader legal questions about whether regulatory non-enforcement can amount to a constitutional violation and how qualified immunity protections may apply.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Change understandably raises questions — particularly in a community that cares deeply about preserving its character.
—Troy McLellan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
Rucker performed in Kansas City in 2023 for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend, an annual charity event that raises money for Children’s Mercy Hospital.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Estella Patterson has suggested 10% raises.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
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For more than two decades, the city has been legally required to provide raises to these employees.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026
Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo and defensive coordinator Glenn Schumann will be paid equally in 2026 after receiving raises, according to an Athens Banner-Herald report.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 27 Feb. 2026
That is even more true in retirement when your main source of income becomes your portfolio rather than a job that comes with periodic raises for inflation.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Both tenders, which are one-year deals, would be raises for Aubrey, who enters his fourth year in the league and is considered one of the best kickers in the game.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
This is not just about insurance premiums or raises.
—Brian Bender, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
The debate over how much university administrators should make, relative to staff and faculty, was intensified by recent raises for those at the top of the pay scale.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Crowley, the city’s first female and first LGBTQ fire chief, received annual merit raises, according to Szabo.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Gibbs rallied the rest of the supporting cast and wrote a letter on their behalf, meeting with the executives and securing raises and more airtime.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raises
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Building a successful league in Europe won’t just give them opportunities to get in on the permanent teams but could be a rising tide that lifts all European basketball boats.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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One musician lifts a Haitian conch.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Social group holds meetups The Catholic Widows, Widowers and Singles of North County, a group that fosters friendships through various social activities, will hold these events.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rollins is also the founder of the nonprofit Foundation for Spirituality and the Arts (FSA) which fosters connections between contemporary art and spirituality and examines how faith can influence an artist’s process.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The aroma of coffee brewing reliably provokes desire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Deadline can reveal the first trailer for the radical love story revolving around Suzanne and undocumented migrant Osmane, whose relationship provokes a wave of anger and indignation all around them, forcing them to resist.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dignity elicits dignity, gravity elicits gravity, and respect elicits respect.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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The viewer might wonder if the scene of Anna interacting with neighbor James (Shane Harper) and his drinking buddies, who are hanging out on lawn chairs in the drive, elicits more anxiety for her safety than the director intended.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 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 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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As supply builds and with first-time buyers, the group most likely to buy starter homes, constrained by a lack of affordability, prices are falling.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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Still, history shows how quickly careful plans can unravel once pressure builds.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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And the bipartisan Washington consensus eschews reforms in favor of praying that the economy magically grows its way out of this fiscal disaster.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lavender grows in thick, fragrant patches along the tour route and is infused into soaps sold at the on-site store.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals Eating larger meals packed with fiber can be more difficult for the digestive tract to break down, and increases the likelihood of gas and bloating.—
Pamela Assid Woughter,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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This increases processing costs and reduces the effectiveness and efficiency of the recycling program.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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