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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Adjective
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The best views will be in areas with dark skies and minimal light pollution, especially in rural or elevated spots facing north.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
The fabric is soft but elevated, and the pieces are just as cute worn separately.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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She woman lifted her bra and exposed her breasts on the webcam, before repeating it again towards the end of the interview to comply with his orders.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Raymond James analyst David Long also said Wells Fargo’s operating losses would likely narrow even further if the cap were to be lifted.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The city erected the park’s first military monument in 1950, a red granite homage to soldiers of the 36th Division that fought during World War I.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, scores of Southern cities and towns erected Confederate memorials, like Richmond’s towering Lee statue, that aimed to block from public view any story, memory, or perspective that did not accord with the Lost Cause orthodoxy.—
Made by History,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The flight is usually accompanied by a champagne toast at the end of it all, which is a very befitting way to celebrate the memorable aerial journey.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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An aerial video posted by the Forest Service shows a large column of smoke emerging from an area of dense trees.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
6 Aug. 2025
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He was born and raised in southeast Missouri.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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To this day, Penn State fans recall Golden with his arms raised in front of a stunned crowd at Notre Dame Stadium.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Upraised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upraised. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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