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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
due to raised levels of mercury in the water, there is a warning against eating the local shrimp
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as in elevated
being positioned above a surface
directed the filming of the movie's battle scene from a raised platform
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as in standing
rising straight up
the 63 Braille characters are made up of one to six raised dots arranged in a matrix
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as in lifted
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 fostered
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 provoked
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 elicited
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 erected
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 built
to form by putting together parts or materials
raised a memorial on the site of the historic event
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as in grew
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 expanded
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the multiplex raised the ticket price
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as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
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as in introduced
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 voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
too afraid to raise an objection
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Recent Examples of raised
Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022
The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 June 2026
Valkyria tapped out and Flair had her hand raised.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
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Adjective
Like the full flagships, the FE is getting a raised camera bump similar to what’s been installed on the Galaxy Z Fold series for a couple of generations now.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022
Verb
Google parent Alphabet last week raised $85 billion; Meta is also weighing a stock offer.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 14 June 2026
Valkyria tapped out and Flair had her hand raised.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raised
Adjective
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Feller has previously tested positive for the BRCA2 gene, which indicates an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers, per Mayo Clinic.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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As even Mercola noted in 2010, several additional studies found no increased risk of cancer following the shot.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
12 June 2026
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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Messi is the standing rebuttal — a leader whose authority was never announced, only demonstrated; whose visibility was never imposed, only inevitable.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Mosquitos lay their eggs in standing pools of water, so residents are encouraged to examine their property for any items that may be carrying still water, particularly smaller items.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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And then seven minutes in, the whole thing lifted like a pressure cooker releasing the steam.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The hospital lifted its lockdown later that morning.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The populist Swiss People’s Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from European Union nations.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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The populist Swiss People's Party, which has the most seats in parliament, has stirred up and fostered anti-migration sentiment over the years, notably about an influx of workers from the neighboring European Union.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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If these quasi-mythical creatures provoked unease, at least among outsiders, their cheese did the opposite.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Trump’s unprecedented decision to attend an NBA Finals game provoked turmoil for the team and their fans.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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During Ghana’s final pre-World Cup friendly against Wales, Thomas Partey’s every touch of the ball elicited a chorus of boos.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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The choice also elicited pushback from some Republicans.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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So when a large wedding tent for Hall’s clients was erected, the excitement went into overdrive.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Just days before the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, a professional UFC fighter standing inside a cage erected on the South Lawn of the White House mocked former First Lady Michelle Obama by referring to her as a man.—
Sophia A. Nelson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Raised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raised. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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