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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
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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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Franklin also said Robinson could not take raises away once they had already been authorized.Eplunus Colvin, arkansasonline.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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But their raises have to be smaller than those paid under the new merit-pay plans districts had to adopt.Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
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Prospects of heightened inflation could also hinder the Fed from keeping up with interest-rate cuts, even as other central banks proceed with cuts, further lifting the dollar.Saqib Iqbal Ahmed, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Tech names and semiconductor stocks were among the big winners of the day, lifting the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Running a dispensary came with unique challenges, from navigating compliance to fostering meaningful community connections.Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The key is empowering your managers with the tools and resources to thrive while also fostering a culture of trust, ownership and adaptability.Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 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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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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Bosa shouted, eliciting cheers from his teammates.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kardashian posted a clip of the video on Instagram, eliciting strong reactions.Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Experts recommend erecting temporary or permanent barriers where people or gatherings are the most exposed to reduce fatalities.Avery Lotz, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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Volvo, the Swedish company, recently began erecting a truck factory.Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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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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In response to growing scrutiny over the energy intensity of its massive data centers, AWS committed to achieving 100% renewable energy usage.Joel Carboni, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Industrial Revolution was gaining strength, immigration was surging, and the cities were growing at a rapid pace, some doubling in size in a decade.Jim Euchner, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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