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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
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Saturday marks the raising of the Nishan Sahib, known as the Sikh flag, followed by scripture readings that continue throughout the weekend, including the parade Sunday.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The money also will cover a realignment of 2,000 feet of Oakhill Road and the raising of the road by 6 feet to accommodate the tunnel.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
Hence, capital raising is largely an algorithm of low fees and marketing dollars.
—Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The move is one of multiple shake-ups to HBO Max in recent months, though the moniker swap remains among its most eyebrow-raising.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Some would argue that the traditional opening night banner-raising is the perfect chance to close the book by taking a final look back at that ultimate victory, sharing the moment with fans and teammates before embarking on the difficult journey of defending that title.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
But the team’s July signing of former Dolphins sixth-round pick Cornell Armstrong was different, and eyebrow-raising, because Armstrong hadn’t appeared in an NFL game since the 2022 season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The flag’s raising by the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is to mark the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and promote cultural exchange between Philadelphia and its Chinese sister city, Tianjin, according to reports.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Yolanda Watson Spiva, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
But the impacts of the government shutdown at DIA and other major hubs across the country were raising questions about how much pain from the political impasse over health care costs will be foisted on millions of Americans planning holiday travel.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Some Democratic members of Congress are raising legal concerns about the new technologies and are asking questions of ICE that are going unanswered.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Longoria was honored with the Maestro Cares Community Hero Award for educating and empowering Latin women through Eva Longoria Foundation (ELF), and Balvin received the Trailblazer of Cultural Empowerment Award for his commitment to raising awareness about mental health.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Less than two days before their deaths, the police received a call reporting threats of murder and suicide at the campsite, raising questions about how the earlier call was handled.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
That wrestling with what can and cannot be controlled is the work of raising children, and also the work of his photography.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
The franchise certainly doesn’t have the longest World Series title drought in MLB history, but the lack of winning is eyebrow-raising.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
Saturday marks the raising of the Nishan Sahib, known as the Sikh flag, followed by scripture readings that continue throughout the weekend, including the parade Sunday.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The money also will cover a realignment of 2,000 feet of Oakhill Road and the raising of the road by 6 feet to accommodate the tunnel.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 27 Oct. 2025
Hence, capital raising is largely an algorithm of low fees and marketing dollars.
—Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The move is one of multiple shake-ups to HBO Max in recent months, though the moniker swap remains among its most eyebrow-raising.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Some would argue that the traditional opening night banner-raising is the perfect chance to close the book by taking a final look back at that ultimate victory, sharing the moment with fans and teammates before embarking on the difficult journey of defending that title.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
But the team’s July signing of former Dolphins sixth-round pick Cornell Armstrong was different, and eyebrow-raising, because Armstrong hadn’t appeared in an NFL game since the 2022 season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The flag’s raising by the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is to mark the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and promote cultural exchange between Philadelphia and its Chinese sister city, Tianjin, according to reports.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.
—Yolanda Watson Spiva, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
But the impacts of the government shutdown at DIA and other major hubs across the country were raising questions about how much pain from the political impasse over health care costs will be foisted on millions of Americans planning holiday travel.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Some Democratic members of Congress are raising legal concerns about the new technologies and are asking questions of ICE that are going unanswered.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 8 Nov. 2025
Longoria was honored with the Maestro Cares Community Hero Award for educating and empowering Latin women through Eva Longoria Foundation (ELF), and Balvin received the Trailblazer of Cultural Empowerment Award for his commitment to raising awareness about mental health.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Nov. 2025
Because, in waking life, the truth is that things haven’t been the same since the strain of raising two young kids started to wear on their parents.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Less than two days before their deaths, the police received a call reporting threats of murder and suicide at the campsite, raising questions about how the earlier call was handled.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
That wrestling with what can and cannot be controlled is the work of raising children, and also the work of his photography.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
Noun
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Skakel said his mother was cold and left most of the child-rearing to the household help.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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The commission directed the department to come up with a drought response strategy after an extremely dry year in 2021 led to dismal quail reproduction and rearing, Harding said.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Substantial raises will go into effect for Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun in 2026-27, potentially having ripple effects on the team’s depth, depending on its willingness to spend and deal with the subsequent tax and the roster-building ramifications.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Hiring and pay raises have stalled.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That approach may make early movements feel more controlled, like lifting a car seat or getting in and out of the driver’s side without bracing a hand on the door.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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This leads the pair to head to Florida over the holidays in hopes of lifting the dog’s spirits.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Formerly known as Film Bazaar, the event continues NFDC’s legacy of nurturing independent voices and fostering global partnerships for South Asian cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Every Citi business has identified five AI use cases to develop, Mason said, fostering collaboration across teams and improving data governance.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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At best, all of his perhapses and could have beens will lead to unexpected, thought-provoking conclusions.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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This is an installment of The Nightcrawler, a weekly collection of thought-provoking articles on tech, innovation, and long-term investing by Eric Markowitz of Nightview Capital.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This time, Andre took over the screen, sharing a quick on-camera kiss with Parker, eliciting laughter and cheers from the crowd.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 Nov. 2025
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Each of the three flavors (chocolate, coffee, and vanilla) fared decently in our taste test, eliciting no overtly negative feedback.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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China, for political reasons, is fast erecting barriers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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And, in a break with the past, the VDMA is now expressing support for erecting countervailing tariffs when foreign products are found to be made with the support of government subsidies.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The initiative is structured around three sequential and mutually reinforcing workstreams that aim to accelerate lowering emissions, boosting efficiency and building long-term resilience.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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Institutional integration On top of building out its own services, Ripple also aims to sign deals to lend its XRP Ledger technology to larger institutions' crypto pushes, according to Garlinghouse.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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