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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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as in rearing
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Recent Examples of raising
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
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 a new tunnel under the road.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Alameda County Supervisors David Haubert and Nate Miley proposed raising — and in some circumstances, doubling — the campaign contribution limits for county elections on Tuesday, but failed to find enough support from their colleagues amid public pushback.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
She certainly has been affected by her human hand-raising, however.
—Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
What the Panama Playlists reveal The playlists range from ironic to eyebrow-raising, with some choices feeling almost too on the nose.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Curiosity is the key to connection Scientists and parenting experts have come a long way toward understanding how brain science can inform child-raising.
—Nancy L. Weaver, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
So far Pakistan’s diplomatic game is raising cheers back home.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Wiener, 55, has already laid some of the groundwork for a run, raising $1 million through an exploratory committee.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
But in private, when speaking to the company's county election official customers, the messaging has been different, raising the question of how much the company plans to change.
—Bente Birkeland, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Urban responded playfully by dropping to the ground, raising his arm as the crowd erupted in laughter, before popping back up to continue the show.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2025
Pitt separated from Aniston in 2005 and would be together with Jolie for about nine years, raising six children together, before they wed in 2014.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Experts at Sweetbriar said the effort was not just about saving one insect but also about raising awareness.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
The Glazers would expect at least the same for their shares, thereby raising the floor of any deal.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
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 a new tunnel under the road.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Alameda County Supervisors David Haubert and Nate Miley proposed raising — and in some circumstances, doubling — the campaign contribution limits for county elections on Tuesday, but failed to find enough support from their colleagues amid public pushback.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 11 Sep. 2025
She certainly has been affected by her human hand-raising, however.
—Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
What the Panama Playlists reveal The playlists range from ironic to eyebrow-raising, with some choices feeling almost too on the nose.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Curiosity is the key to connection Scientists and parenting experts have come a long way toward understanding how brain science can inform child-raising.
—Nancy L. Weaver, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
Arctic seals rely on sea ice for breeding and raising their pups, as well as for moulting, resting and accessing foraging areas.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
So far Pakistan’s diplomatic game is raising cheers back home.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Wiener, 55, has already laid some of the groundwork for a run, raising $1 million through an exploratory committee.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
But in private, when speaking to the company's county election official customers, the messaging has been different, raising the question of how much the company plans to change.
—Bente Birkeland, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
Urban responded playfully by dropping to the ground, raising his arm as the crowd erupted in laughter, before popping back up to continue the show.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2025
Pitt separated from Aniston in 2005 and would be together with Jolie for about nine years, raising six children together, before they wed in 2014.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Experts at Sweetbriar said the effort was not just about saving one insect but also about raising awareness.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
The Glazers would expect at least the same for their shares, thereby raising the floor of any deal.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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Often highlighting the unique features of one’s face, like Yara Shahidi’s curls lifting her gorgeous cheekbones, or Kerry Washington’s gentle yet asymmetrical cut, adding tone and depth to her face.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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During the footage, Yuki can be seen lifting her paws to her head as if to scratch her ears, only to suddenly realize there is no longer anything there.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Morgan sees fostering more homegrown talent as the key.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The event culminated in four toasts delivered by 2025 TIME100 AI honorees, who highlighted the importance of guiding AI responsibly, including with regulation; protecting human creativity; and fostering collaboration between human and machine intelligence.—
Zoe Corbyn,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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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,
13 Oct. 2025
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Across town, a waiter in a crisp white jacket at Osteria Serafina is tossing bigoli pasta in a giant pecorino wheel, old style, eliciting the same reaction.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps his best pitch of the night was an 0-1 slider to Max Muncy in the sixth, eliciting a double play to end the inning after giving up two straight hits.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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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
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The company argues that building reliable AI agents—systems that can reason, act, and use tools on behalf of users—is still far too difficult.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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Based in Amsterdam and led by Frank Hoeve, Baldr is building a reputation for fostering innovative filmmakers and forging co-productions that bridge documentary and fiction.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte is growing at a rapid rate, and infrastructure, including public transportation, is a critical part of that growth.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The environmental effects on national parks and public lands are growing.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The echoes of this feeling resounded clearly three centuries later in the increasing disconnect between suburban mobility and localism.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Districts saw little improvement overall, with the average score increasing by half a percentage point in both subjects.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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