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as in rearing
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as in lifting
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 fostering
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 provoking
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 eliciting
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 erecting
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 building
to form by putting together parts or materials
raised a memorial on the site of the historic event
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as in growing
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 increasing
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the multiplex raised the ticket price
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as in promoting
to move higher in rank or position
he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
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as in introducing
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 voicing
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
too afraid to raise an objection
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Recent Examples of raising
Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Over the next few weeks, Luria believes that OpenAI will exceed investors’ expectations with regards to its model performance and capital raising, which should help drive significant positive stock performances for the main companies in its orbit.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
After months of eyebrow-raising over software stocks and AI’s impact on the sector, a selloff on Tuesday triggered the loss of billions among the wealthiest.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Unfiltered coffee has cholesterol-raising compounds that can increase LDL cholesterol levels.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve's main tool for accomplishing that is by managing – raising, not lowering – interest rates.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
The world of Democratic fund-raising was never far away.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Leaders get blindsided by issues others saw coming but didn’t feel safe raising clearly.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the same way, expect JD Vance to try different things to reshore manufacturing, to create a better atmosphere for family life and the raising of children, and to keep America out of new military conflicts.
—Frank Devito, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
That reality means balancing work, wellness and raising her young son, which has become the foundation for her latest collaboration with Fabletics.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
The other Democrat, Fort Lauderdale lawyer Jim Lewis, reported raising no money but for a $2,000 loan to himself.
—Dan Sullivan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Highlights of the deal include safe-staffing standards, increasing the number of nurses and raising salaries by 12% over the next three years.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
But the Talarico interview turned into a bonanza for the candidate and the show, with the interview garnering tens of millions of views on YouTube and other platforms, and raising millions of dollars for his campaign.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Despite setbacks, Firefly soared in its August trading debut, raising at least $933 million and reaching a peak valuation near $10 billion.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Wildlife officials in North Carolina supported removal, while the state of Georgia supported it with caveats, raising similar concerns about private land.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
With the Fed cutting interest rates on the dollar, and the Bank of Japan raising rates, the scene is set for both governments to prevent the dollar gaining against the yen, Turner says.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
His Chevy was one of three vintage American automobiles that US diplomats selected to be in the background for the flag raising ceremony at the US Embassy in Havana that marked the official restoration of ties between the two countries following decades of bitter animosity.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Over the next few weeks, Luria believes that OpenAI will exceed investors’ expectations with regards to its model performance and capital raising, which should help drive significant positive stock performances for the main companies in its orbit.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
After months of eyebrow-raising over software stocks and AI’s impact on the sector, a selloff on Tuesday triggered the loss of billions among the wealthiest.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Unfiltered coffee has cholesterol-raising compounds that can increase LDL cholesterol levels.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2026
The Federal Reserve's main tool for accomplishing that is by managing – raising, not lowering – interest rates.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
The world of Democratic fund-raising was never far away.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Leaders get blindsided by issues others saw coming but didn’t feel safe raising clearly.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the same way, expect JD Vance to try different things to reshore manufacturing, to create a better atmosphere for family life and the raising of children, and to keep America out of new military conflicts.
—Frank Devito, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
But what was really baffling was Cronin’s claim that the questioner was raising his voice.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
That reality means balancing work, wellness and raising her young son, which has become the foundation for her latest collaboration with Fabletics.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
The other Democrat, Fort Lauderdale lawyer Jim Lewis, reported raising no money but for a $2,000 loan to himself.
—Dan Sullivan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Highlights of the deal include safe-staffing standards, increasing the number of nurses and raising salaries by 12% over the next three years.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
But the Talarico interview turned into a bonanza for the candidate and the show, with the interview garnering tens of millions of views on YouTube and other platforms, and raising millions of dollars for his campaign.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Despite setbacks, Firefly soared in its August trading debut, raising at least $933 million and reaching a peak valuation near $10 billion.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Wildlife officials in North Carolina supported removal, while the state of Georgia supported it with caveats, raising similar concerns about private land.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 Feb. 2026
With the Fed cutting interest rates on the dollar, and the Bank of Japan raising rates, the scene is set for both governments to prevent the dollar gaining against the yen, Turner says.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
Noun
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With Mattie doing the child-rearing, John threw himself into music.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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Certain traditional ideas about child rearing still prevailed.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The union said those deals also included pay raises of more than 12% over three years, staffing increases, artificial intelligence protections, no cuts or cost increases on health benefits, more safeguards against workplace violence, and other gains.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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All options would bring workers up to the full inflationary raise by January but would delay the raises for some or all workers who would normally get them this July if authorized by the Milwaukee School Board.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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All those paramedics and EMTs, lifting her from one gurney to another, into and out of an ambulance, onto and off a plane.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Instead, bringing a lightweight carry-on backpack as a personal item reduces lifting strain by splitting the weight while still maximizing storage.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, there is a growing recognition that advanced economies might benefit from shifting their focus from merely transmitting information, a task machines increasingly perform well, towards fostering creativity, adaptability, and lifelong learning.—
José Manuel Barroso,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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The ability to engage with diverse perspectives, listen to opposing viewpoints and find common ground will be essential in fostering peace and stability in a world that is increasingly divided along political, cultural and ideological lines.—
David Dumke,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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For the Mexican government, the battle against the cartels risks provoking violence across the country, as gang members retaliate against the security forces and battle each other.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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The events, hosted at The Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach, bring the community together for thought-provoking talks delivered by experts.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Petal Kaddu is serious about eliciting high fives from passing fans—and isn't deterred by the steady rain over Wembley Way, between Wembley Park station and the UK's iconic national stadium.—
Toby Skinner,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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With a body of work that included film, TV and theater over four decades, Keller was known for the fluidity of his visual style and eliciting strong performances.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some lawmakers view Trump’s order skeptically at best, noting the administration has been removing guardrails, and preventing others from erecting them, to an extreme degree.—
Darius Tahir,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The state approved a nearly $16 million funding for renovations, which included building temporary housing for staff, erecting recreation fencing to ensure that ICE detainees are separated from state prisoners, buying equipment and desks for ICE offices, and purchasing vans and buses.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The ongoing cost of TK is about $3 billion a year; the state has also put $1 billion toward implementing the new program, including building improvements to accommodate younger kids.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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DeMellier is scaling fast, building serious sales momentum ahead of opening its first flagship in London’s Sloane Square later this year.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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