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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
Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Donations help facilitate support for the raising, care and training of service dogs.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Google recommends parking your car safely and using the Meet app on your phone to access features such as hand raising, questions and answers, polls, and text chat.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
In France, people protested for months against Emmanuel Macron in 2023 over the raising of the retirement age from 62 to 64.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
The annual event, which evolved from Fashion Revolution Day into a longer period for grassroots organizing, policymaker engagement and awareness-raising, begins April 24, the anniversary of the disaster.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
There's an edge to her that's instantly captivating, and the sincere doubts that Adlon's voice work delivers sell plot beats that could be eyebrow-raising with a lesser performance.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
For the Trans Day of Visibility in 2023, district leaders and students held a historic flag raising ceremony to send a message of support to the trans community.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
There will be a raising of a fire engine ladder to the sixth floor, accompanied by FDNY bagpipes.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
While much of the world’s economy has shown resilience in the face of the worst disruption to energy supplies in modern times, the knock-on effects of the conflict are starting to push up inflation while raising alarm bells about food supplies and prompting downgrades to economic growth.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Attempting to close this gap solely by raising the gas tax would require a dramatic increase that is unlikely to be politically viable.
—Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Newsom could close the chronic deficits by raising taxes, and that’s the preferred remedy for many legislators and interest groups, particularly unions.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The hot plate → Gen Z's favorite ready-to-drink cocktails are raising new concerns that their high potency may fuel overconsumption.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Still, an attorney for the couple raising the child said a transfer is not being planned or contemplated.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The film shifts the focus from traditional narratives of policy and victimhood to the everyday experiences of individuals adapting to a life of constant threat, raising critical questions about whether these safety rituals signify true preparedness or a surrender to violence.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Lufthansa just slashed 20,000 flights, and others like United Airlines are raising flight prices by up to 20% as jet fuel shortages place heightened pressure on airlines.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Every Rayan Cherki drive into the box, every Jeremy Doku shimmy and dart, every menacing moment of intent from Haaland brings about an instant raising of our heart rates.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Donations help facilitate support for the raising, care and training of service dogs.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Google recommends parking your car safely and using the Meet app on your phone to access features such as hand raising, questions and answers, polls, and text chat.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
In France, people protested for months against Emmanuel Macron in 2023 over the raising of the retirement age from 62 to 64.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
The annual event, which evolved from Fashion Revolution Day into a longer period for grassroots organizing, policymaker engagement and awareness-raising, begins April 24, the anniversary of the disaster.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
There's an edge to her that's instantly captivating, and the sincere doubts that Adlon's voice work delivers sell plot beats that could be eyebrow-raising with a lesser performance.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
For the Trans Day of Visibility in 2023, district leaders and students held a historic flag raising ceremony to send a message of support to the trans community.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
There will be a raising of a fire engine ladder to the sixth floor, accompanied by FDNY bagpipes.
—Christina Ray Stanton, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
The incident was captured on camera by a freelance news videographer and appeared to show Evans acting calm and raising his hands in the air when an officer fired a bean bag round that struck him in the stomach, dropping him to the ground.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
While much of the world’s economy has shown resilience in the face of the worst disruption to energy supplies in modern times, the knock-on effects of the conflict are starting to push up inflation while raising alarm bells about food supplies and prompting downgrades to economic growth.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Attempting to close this gap solely by raising the gas tax would require a dramatic increase that is unlikely to be politically viable.
—Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Newsom could close the chronic deficits by raising taxes, and that’s the preferred remedy for many legislators and interest groups, particularly unions.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The hot plate → Gen Z's favorite ready-to-drink cocktails are raising new concerns that their high potency may fuel overconsumption.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Still, an attorney for the couple raising the child said a transfer is not being planned or contemplated.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
The film shifts the focus from traditional narratives of policy and victimhood to the everyday experiences of individuals adapting to a life of constant threat, raising critical questions about whether these safety rituals signify true preparedness or a surrender to violence.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Lufthansa just slashed 20,000 flights, and others like United Airlines are raising flight prices by up to 20% as jet fuel shortages place heightened pressure on airlines.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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The findings suggest silk’s impacts are concentrated earlier in the supply chain than previously assumed—particularly in mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Being taught society’s standard eating rituals, so as not to disgust others by violating them, was certainly a useful part of ordinary child-rearing.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The agreement does not include raises for educators, Biester said.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Whoever enlisted Jorma Taccone to direct this deserves a raise, given that the charter member of the Lonely Island understands how to consistently ramp things up to levels of high ridiculousness.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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Removing these bargain fares is also lifting the average ticket price.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Robbie Ray combined with four relievers on a six-hitter, lifting the Giants to their first home win against the Marlins since August of 2024.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prior to her father's death in 1952, Princess Elizabeth lived a relatively quiet life, spending her teen years under the tutelage of her parents and fostering some of the interests that would become lifelong passions.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Her work has focused on fostering open conversations around mental health and supporting young people in crisis.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chris Young’s Beyond Earth column explores the intersection of space technology and policy, providing thought-provoking commentary on the latest advancements and regulatory developments in the sector.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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The company’s failure to repay billions of dollars of wealth management products unleashed frustration among the lower and middle classes, many of whom had investments wiped out, provoking protests and threatening social stability.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Justice Department under President Joe Biden, a Democrat, had proposed to reclassify marijuana, eliciting nearly 43,000 formal public comments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The efforts to reclassify marijuana The Justice Department under President Biden had proposed to reclassify marijuana, eliciting nearly 43,000 formal public comments.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Today’s battle may be over erecting a stop sign.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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In a rare break from federally suspect gambling promotion, Drake has announced his return to music by erecting a giant ice sculpture in a Toronto car park.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
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Based in Los Angeles, Parker spent the last eight years building and leading the IP business at Verve — now a full-service division of the agency — which during her tenure sold more than 250 projects across publishing, audio, film, television, and licensing.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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The electrician wiring a data center is building the backbone of the AI boom, where a single error can cost millions in downtime.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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