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as in rearing
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as in raise
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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
Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Neurological conditions like neuropathy, which can change the sensation in the toes or feet, can also impact balance and mobility, raising the risk of falls, Clifford Segil, DO, a neurologist who treats older adults at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, told Health.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
The biggest hurdle is raising the $160,000 needed to send 21 students and four chaperones across the Atlantic.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Across the globe, government payers are raising the bar for market entry.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The increase for Premium Plus came into effect on December 21st according to X, raising prices in the US from $16 per month to $22, or from $168 to $229 for annual subscriptions.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Sinema spent around $8,000 on travel expenses in the Boston area in the days surrounding the marathon this spring, but has reported raising just one dollar since March, according to CREW’s complaint.
—Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Neurological conditions like neuropathy, which can change the sensation in the toes or feet, can also impact balance and mobility, raising the risk of falls, Clifford Segil, DO, a neurologist who treats older adults at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, told Health.
—Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
The biggest hurdle is raising the $160,000 needed to send 21 students and four chaperones across the Atlantic.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.
—Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Across the globe, government payers are raising the bar for market entry.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The increase for Premium Plus came into effect on December 21st according to X, raising prices in the US from $16 per month to $22, or from $168 to $229 for annual subscriptions.
—Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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The raise also came after the NBA coaching market was reset that summer when the Detroit Pistons hired Monty Williams with a six-year, $78.5 million contract.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The most recent amendment, ratified in 1992, prevents members of Congress from granting themselves pay raises during a current session.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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London time, lifting the company to the top of the Stoxx 600 index.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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Palantir Technologies jumped 24% and was one of the strongest forces lifting the S&P 500 after reporting a better profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Our purpose is to empower those who seek to communicate effectively, fostering trust and understanding within our communities and beyond.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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The temptation to simulate human expressiveness through technology only deepens this disconnect, opening the door to manipulation and deceit rather than fostering meaningful connection.—
Sarah A. Bell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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Yet when North Korea invaded South Korea, the United States intervened forcefully, pushing up to the Chinese border and provoking a ferocious Chinese counterattack.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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In 2008, the United States suggested that Georgia and Ukraine might eventually join the alliance but offered no concrete path to membership, thus provoking Russia without effectively deterring it.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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The chicken jockey is already a fan favorite from the movie, with its appearance eliciting whoops and hollers from audiences.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Schumer asked, eliciting applause among those in the chamber.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The administration accuses other countries of erecting unfair trade barriers to keep out American exports and using underhanded tactics to promote their own.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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But then, signs went up in the park and other Manhattan plazas, warning that camping, erecting tents, lying down, sleeping bags and the placement of personal property on the ground were prohibited.—
Karsten Moran,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Jio is building a multibillion-dollar ecosystem in India.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Knicks outscored the Raptors 40-24 in the second quarter and 31-18 in the third, building a commanding 29-point lead heading into the final period.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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There’s nothing quite as rewarding in gardening as growing a plant from seed.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Half of your time removing the snow can be spent fighting with the exponentially growing clump of snow on the shovel.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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