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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
Miami Herald, 26 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
The unusual sighting alarmed viewers on Reddit, with several raising concerns over possible moisture and mold issues in the apartment.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
And while that still may be true, at reset, Bungie announced something that was at the very least eyebrow-raising.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Finally, a potential government shutdown is looming, and talks have remained stalled as the deadline approaches, raising concerns about federal worker furloughs and service disruptions.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
But when Wheeler’s daughter died, the two stepped up to help their big sister with the responsibility of raising her four grandsons.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Rising costs of being a parent The cost of raising a child also has been a deciding factor for many parents to keep their family small, said Toni Falbo, social psychologist and a professor in the educational psychology department at the University of Texas at Austin.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Commissioners officially scrapped the flag-raising idea after weighing input from residents, instead opting Thursday for other ways to remember the many lives lost in the 2023 attack.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The legislation was spurred by equity companies and investors buying up parks in Colorado and across the country and substantially raising the rents.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
This influx is stimulating employment, raising consumption and gradually transforming western China into a new highland for fashion and lifestyle brands.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
By the series finale, the two had reconciled and were raising their two kids together.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
But South Miami Mayor Javier Fernández spoke in support of the flag-raising in the previous commission meeting.
—Miami Herald, 26 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
The unusual sighting alarmed viewers on Reddit, with several raising concerns over possible moisture and mold issues in the apartment.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
And while that still may be true, at reset, Bungie announced something that was at the very least eyebrow-raising.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Fighting on the island had stopped, so the soldiers in the picture were not under fire, and the action of raising the flag (there is a movie of it) took all of a few seconds.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2025
Finally, a potential government shutdown is looming, and talks have remained stalled as the deadline approaches, raising concerns about federal worker furloughs and service disruptions.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025
But when Wheeler’s daughter died, the two stepped up to help their big sister with the responsibility of raising her four grandsons.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Sep. 2025
Rising costs of being a parent The cost of raising a child also has been a deciding factor for many parents to keep their family small, said Toni Falbo, social psychologist and a professor in the educational psychology department at the University of Texas at Austin.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Commissioners officially scrapped the flag-raising idea after weighing input from residents, instead opting Thursday for other ways to remember the many lives lost in the 2023 attack.
—Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The legislation was spurred by equity companies and investors buying up parks in Colorado and across the country and substantially raising the rents.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
This influx is stimulating employment, raising consumption and gradually transforming western China into a new highland for fashion and lifestyle brands.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
By the series finale, the two had reconciled and were raising their two kids together.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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The Celtics, in danger of squandering their once-endless pile of assets, needed a do-everything big man to complement Tatum and Brown on the court while lifting the young stars closer to their potential each day.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Torquemada also underlined the Netflix effect in lifting the Spanish capital to its status of a leading European production hub since the global streamer first set up shop locally a decade ago.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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On-site schools serve as natural gathering places, encouraging parents and children to form meaningful relationships and fostering a strong sense of community among residents.—
Ave Maria Development,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Addressing such behavior promptly and fostering a positive, respectful environment is essential for maintaining team cohesion and success.—
Nancy Pulciano,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the weekend, McIlroy and other European players sparred with fans, provoking the Irish golfer in at least one instance to yell back at the crowd, while others flashed middle fingers in response to the jeers.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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There was the invasion, the election deniers, and a leader provoking his audience to do something.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
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Tuesday’s nearly five-hour discussion spilled into Wednesday morning, eliciting passionate discussion.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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The assassination of the conservative activist sent a shockwave through the American conservative movement, with Kirk’s sudden and public death eliciting emotional reactions from some of the country’s most prominent figures on the right.—
Elvia Limon,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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The council also agreed to discuss erecting other forms of dedication to Kirk, such as a monument or plaque.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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What To Know Florida and Texas, two states with Republican governors and GOP legislatures, have announced intentions to never forget Kirk by erecting statues with his likeness.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The updates also underscore NVIDIA’s ambition to define the standard platform for building general-purpose robots, especially humanoids, which demand precise physics and complex reasoning to function in human environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lilly is also committed to building new facilities at the LEAP Innovation District, including the first-of-its-kind Lilly Medicine Foundry, in Lebanon and expanding existing facilities in Indianapolis as well as new sites in North Carolina and Wisconsin.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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The latest incidents also highlight how ill-prepared the bloc is amid the growing importance of drones in today’s warfare.—
Silvia Amaro,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Despite the growing frustration surrounding the play, Payton remains steadfast in his belief that the play should not be outlawed.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Then there are additional fines for selling alcohol illegally to underage individuals, with increasing amounts, based on the number of offenses.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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An increasing threat of heavy rainfall from this system is forecast over the southern Mid-Atlantic through coastal Georgia which could cause flash, urban, and river flooding into next week.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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