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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
Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
In 2024, David was named an ambassador for The King’s Foundation and assisted Prince William in raising funds for the London Air Ambulance.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
In 1987, the Tribune reported the farm had appeared on a wish list of $100 million worth of land acquisitions drawn up by the Forest Preserve District, raising concerns by the Bolger family and equestrians who were boarding their horses on the property.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
However, very little air time is given to their chat and Harry barely appears in the documentary—raising fresh questions about why the prince is so absent from his own show.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Does raising the minimum wage cause prices to go up?
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
While there is room to develop, the fact agencies can now strategically market women’s players rather than solely aid their movements across the transfer market is worth raising.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Here, experts sound off on the three pillars of parenting without raising your voice.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune Well, 30 Nov. 2024
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About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.
—Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
In 2024, David was named an ambassador for The King’s Foundation and assisted Prince William in raising funds for the London Air Ambulance.
—Chris Barilla, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
In 1987, the Tribune reported the farm had appeared on a wish list of $100 million worth of land acquisitions drawn up by the Forest Preserve District, raising concerns by the Bolger family and equestrians who were boarding their horses on the property.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
However, very little air time is given to their chat and Harry barely appears in the documentary—raising fresh questions about why the prince is so absent from his own show.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Does raising the minimum wage cause prices to go up?
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
While there is room to develop, the fact agencies can now strategically market women’s players rather than solely aid their movements across the transfer market is worth raising.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Here, experts sound off on the three pillars of parenting without raising your voice.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune Well, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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These increases can be attributed both to existing residents getting raises and high earners moving into the areas.Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
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Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L Fleece $58 $39 at Lululemon The employee who proposed making the uber-popular Everywhere Belt Bag in a textured, feel-good fleece — it’s made of recycled polyester and nylon — definitely deserves a raise.Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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Emotional pain is a bit like lifting a bulky, heavy table.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But a number of countries—the United States, Israel, the United Arab Emirates—were even thinking about lifting sanctions if Assad.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recognizing these traits helps teams navigate challenges, fostering balance and accountability in leadership dynamics.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Unity In The Workplace Atom bank provides another excellent example of fostering inclusivity and unity in the workplace.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The most emotion-provoking parts of this episode for me are the Travis segments, and the main emotion those scenes provoke is irritation.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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With millions of square feet of expo space to explore, hundreds of thought-provoking sessions to attend and more than half of the Fortune 500 expected to meet up with, planning is key to getting the most from the show.Martine Paris, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Typography is equally important in eliciting emotional responses.Jessica Wong, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Occasionally, the lower-deck windows plunged into the churning gray water, eliciting awestruck ooohs and appreciative laughter.Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Protesters responded by launching fireworks at officers and erecting barricades along the city's central boulevard.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Various practices became associated with Advent, including lighting an Advent wreath, erecting a Christmas tree, and putting out Christmas decorations.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Michael’s background as a Senior Commissioning Engineer includes building a battery plant for General Motors and working in Toyota’s Robotics and Automation Division.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Honestly, if people don’t even watch the film and just come to a screening, meet someone, and start building community, that’s the real goal.Colleen Hamilton, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Alongside quantum computing, there are other highly innovative and fast-growing areas in Google’s empire.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As for 2025 planning, Doing Things Media will explore additional acquisitions to add to its growing war chest and will consider new product opportunities for each of the brands.Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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