as in elevated
being positioned above a surface
these upraised earthworks are believed to have been built by Native Americans hundreds of years ago and used for enclosure, burial, religious rites, or defense
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as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the runner's arms were upraised in a sign of victory as he crossed the finish line
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as in erected
to fix in an upright position
archaeologists are still not sure how the mysterious statues on Easter Island were upraised
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Recent Examples of upraised
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
In a separate statement to Whittier Daily News, Rowley claimed that the city had ignored complaints about upraised sidewalks caused by tree roots for years, and stated the city had not implemented adequate inspection protocols.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for upraised
Adjective
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Though tones can match, a room often looks elevated and well-styled when there are multiple shades involved.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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The fabrics are soft and lightweight, the shapes are polished, and many come in elevated colors and patterns that read high-end.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Today, our broken hearts have been lifted at the news that no one is above the law, not even royalty.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The team lifted three to four times per week during the offseason and makes sure to lift three times a week even as the season progresses.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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In sequences interspersed in the film, Bean and Rozos converse in a kind of fort-like structure erected in a room.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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This lavish office building was a marvel of architectural innovation when erected in 1928.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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After aerial reconnaissance flights and mitigation work, search-and-rescue members were flown into the site by CHP helicopter.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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The latter is on high alert, operating together with the National Guard, Army and Navy through strategic deployment and aerial monitoring at key points in Michoacán.—
Claudia Núñez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Companies that raised prices because of tariffs are unlikely to immediately reduce them because of the ruling, experts said, as rates remain uncertain.—
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semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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With state funding lagging, schools have raised tuition to stay afloat, a cycle the legislation’s sponsors say their plan could break.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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So, Minnesota gets uplifted for this.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Come connect, reflect, and leave uplifted—ready to turn up the volume on your dreams.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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“Upraised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upraised. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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