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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
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Several people spoke at town council meetings last June and December to convince the council to amend the town’s flag code to allow for a Pride flag raising.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
And what a voice — what an instrument of razing and of raising.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Anyone with any information on the raising of the swastika flag is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The cars slid backward and would have dropped through the opening made by the raising to the abutment of the bridge if policemen had not attracted the attention of the bridge tender by firing their revolvers.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Despite eyebrow-raising from older generations, young digital natives have proved that social media can be a ticket to financial success.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Philadelphia last cheered its team on ice in a Cup-raising in 1975.
—Greg Cote
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
The business started booming after the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, and the subsequent raising of $10 billion in equity from Microsoft.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Elon Musk's mega-conglomerate SpaceX made history on Thursday, raising $75 billion in the biggest initial public offering on record.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 11 June 2026
Both companies have confidentially filed for an IPO within the last ten days, raising enormous stakes.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
But one particular thing being reported by TMZ is raising some eyebrows.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 June 2026
The Albanian government gave the Sazan island project approval to move forward in December 2024, raising eyebrows for coming only weeks after the president’s November reelection.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
With the rebuilding ongoing Hart said Saturday’s gala is not just about raising funds, but also awareness.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Walking is exercise proven to help ward off anxiety, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s, while improving self-esteem and raising dopamine levels.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Blackstone fulfilled 100% of those requests by raising its quarterly cap and using employee capital to cover the remaining amount.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Noun
Wu also acknowledged Yancey as a member of that office at the flag raising ceremony.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Several people spoke at town council meetings last June and December to convince the council to amend the town’s flag code to allow for a Pride flag raising.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
And what a voice — what an instrument of razing and of raising.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Anyone with any information on the raising of the swastika flag is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The cars slid backward and would have dropped through the opening made by the raising to the abutment of the bridge if policemen had not attracted the attention of the bridge tender by firing their revolvers.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Despite eyebrow-raising from older generations, young digital natives have proved that social media can be a ticket to financial success.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Philadelphia last cheered its team on ice in a Cup-raising in 1975.
—Greg Cote
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
The business started booming after the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, and the subsequent raising of $10 billion in equity from Microsoft.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Verb
So, climbing one rung higher and losing to a different team will lead to raising the Cup?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Elon Musk's mega-conglomerate SpaceX made history on Thursday, raising $75 billion in the biggest initial public offering on record.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 11 June 2026
Both companies have confidentially filed for an IPO within the last ten days, raising enormous stakes.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 June 2026
But one particular thing being reported by TMZ is raising some eyebrows.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 June 2026
The Albanian government gave the Sazan island project approval to move forward in December 2024, raising eyebrows for coming only weeks after the president’s November reelection.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
With the rebuilding ongoing Hart said Saturday’s gala is not just about raising funds, but also awareness.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Walking is exercise proven to help ward off anxiety, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s, while improving self-esteem and raising dopamine levels.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Blackstone fulfilled 100% of those requests by raising its quarterly cap and using employee capital to cover the remaining amount.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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Cold-water releases can also help prevent rivers from heating up to lethal temperatures during critical spawning, rearing and migration periods.—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Cultural differences on child-rearing take an extreme turn when child-protection services become involved, and the divisions reflect a bigger battle between conservative and progressive values.—
Miranda Murray,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Investigators at the National Labor Relations Board alleged last year that REI broke the law by withholding raises at unionized stores while giving raises to nonunionized stores.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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That raise, though, will only go to teachers with 10 years of experience, with the increase capped at $3,000 per year.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Defending champion Argentina’s quality is stronger since lifting the trophy in Qatar.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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While the Blues entered the 2025/26 campaign with high hopes after lifting the Club World Cup, the team failed to live up to expectations, floundering in the Premier League and going through three different managers in the space of only a few months.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Since its founding in 2011, the MPWW has been fostering a unique literary community in Minnesota.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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This lunation marks a major social event in June, fostering new connections, bringing newfound clarity, and delivering a thrilling jolt of excitement—as well as connecting us with those who share our deepest philosophies.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
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Ciara and Interracial Dating in the Bravosphere The most thought-provoking moment of the episode concerned the online minefield that is interracial dating in the Bravosphere, a network that features predominantly white casts.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Cattelan is known for satirical pieces that challenge popular culture, often provoking debates around conceptual art.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Three members of Marshall’s family cracked a bottle of Champagne against the hull of the 746-foot USNS Thurgood Marshall, eliciting cheers at the very moment sunlight broke through the marine layer.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Research supports the idea that customized gifts are more effective at eliciting a positive response.—
Attia Qureshi,
Time,
1 June 2026
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By the time the early hours of June 20 roll around, there’s a non-zero chance that New Yorkers will be erecting a statue of Karl-Anthony Towns in Union Square and an army of Timothée Chalamet devotees will have seized control of the city’s 789 bridges and tunnels.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Zach is just actively turned off by Kenzie, telling her he’s never dated a blonde before and erecting a pillow barrier between them to sleep.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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For centuries, Native American tribes lived in the area, growing crops and building earthlodges, a circular home of earth and wood that was the center of family life, housing multiple generations, according to the National Park Service.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In the meantime, Archer decided to share his story publicly in hopes of building a community and raising awareness about the condition.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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