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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
Jill Cowan, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
This expansion reflects successful capital raising and strategic investment activities that position the company with substantial resources for future growth.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
What is more eye-raising is the hiring of Landis.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Dan Monfre was searching for a way to match his skillset in marketing to the goal of fund raising for community members targeted and traumatized by the federal immigration raids this year.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
Talarico hates everything about fund-raising.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
This is not just awareness-raising, but an attempt to redefine masculinity as less stoic, more self-aware, and more human.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Ray Mwayera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Unlike chatbots that simply respond to prompts, AI agents can take proactive actions, which often require broader access to data and systems, raising privacy and security concerns.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Rising oil prices are also likely to boost the costs of other goods, with the closed strait also stalling shipments of fertilizer ingredients and likely raising prices on household items that could hit consumers for months.
—Timothy Gardner, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The heat will melt the West’s already well-below-average snowpack, raising concerns for spring and summer water resources and a potentially severe wildfire season.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Now, the council is raising the threshold.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
These included the use of adjacent buildings, and the raising funds for repairs and improvements for the sale of air rights — though adding more floors would require a setback from the façade to preserve its historic character, Preservation Chicago said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sharp increases there are raising worries that a long-term surge could grind down the global economy, exhaust households’ ability to spend and push interest rates higher.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The goal was to push the state government—and especially the Governor—to support legislation raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
His campaign for governor has been flagging, based on polls and fund-raising.
—Jill Cowan, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
This expansion reflects successful capital raising and strategic investment activities that position the company with substantial resources for future growth.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
What is more eye-raising is the hiring of Landis.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 Feb. 2026
Dan Monfre was searching for a way to match his skillset in marketing to the goal of fund raising for community members targeted and traumatized by the federal immigration raids this year.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
Talarico hates everything about fund-raising.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
This is not just awareness-raising, but an attempt to redefine masculinity as less stoic, more self-aware, and more human.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Sinomine Resource Group are also constructing lithium sulfate plants tied to their Zimbabwean mines, raising questions about whether the country is building an independent refining sector or simply deepening its role inside China’s battery ecosystem.
—Ray Mwayera, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Unlike chatbots that simply respond to prompts, AI agents can take proactive actions, which often require broader access to data and systems, raising privacy and security concerns.
—Evelyn Cheng,dylan Butts, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Rising oil prices are also likely to boost the costs of other goods, with the closed strait also stalling shipments of fertilizer ingredients and likely raising prices on household items that could hit consumers for months.
—Timothy Gardner, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
The heat will melt the West’s already well-below-average snowpack, raising concerns for spring and summer water resources and a potentially severe wildfire season.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Now, the council is raising the threshold.
—Mark Dee
march 12, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2026
These included the use of adjacent buildings, and the raising funds for repairs and improvements for the sale of air rights — though adding more floors would require a setback from the façade to preserve its historic character, Preservation Chicago said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sharp increases there are raising worries that a long-term surge could grind down the global economy, exhaust households’ ability to spend and push interest rates higher.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The goal was to push the state government—and especially the Governor—to support legislation raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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These women, including Mary Ann M’Clintock, Amelia Bloomer, and Martha Coffin Wright, provided a respite from the drudgery of child rearing.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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But a new partnership between the Clinton Foundation and the nonprofit Supply Bank is giving California parents help with this inescapable cost of child-rearing.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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But with more than half of state government’s 35 bargaining units still eight months overdue for raises and counting, time is running out for Lamont to settle with a key part of his political base.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The new capital raise brings the total amount of money the startup has raised to date to $160 million.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bootcut shape is leg-elongating, while the back seams and pockets add a butt-lifting effect.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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And for the president when he’s criticized about lifting the sanctions on Russia, to somehow turn around and blame Zelenskyy, blame Ukraine.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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But there are dozens of fine dining restaurants that have earned the highest culinary accolades, while fostering safe, equitable and supportive environments.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Social media influencers that make a tidy living off fostering outrage featured my faculty headshot and posted it with Hasner’s announcement.—
Karen J. Leader,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When not in the newsroom, Munis is often out on the streets with his camera, capturing the perfect portrait or settling in to watch a thought-provoking film.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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While teasing Season 2 and what’s to come, the series’ creators tout the advantages the audio format offers for thought-provoking science fiction.—
Jordaan Ashley,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Volume is key for eliciting shock gobble.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
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But the expansion is eliciting opposition from landowners, conservationists, local officials, consumer advocates and even states.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The group is also said to be digging tunnels, building bunkers, and erecting barriers and other defensive structures in case of an attack by the United States and Israel.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, Anthropic and Amodei may now have a bully pulpit to push their agenda for erecting sturdier guardrails around how AI operates.—
Michael Liedtke,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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The proposal includes building a wall along the property’s northern boundary line, which Miller said will help mitigate noise.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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Down the road, the synergistic opportunities are potentially more significant for building the profile of both brands, from summer festivals to new retail channels, Magliaro said.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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