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as in rearing
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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
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The May 25 event begins with welcoming remarks at Blaney Plaza’s Memorial Arch, followed by the raising of the flag.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Anyone with any information on the raising of the swastika flag is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The cars slid backward and would have dropped through the opening made by the raising to the abutment of the bridge if policemen had not attracted the attention of the bridge tender by firing their revolvers.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Despite eyebrow-raising from older generations, young digital natives have proved that social media can be a ticket to financial success.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Philadelphia last cheered its team on ice in a Cup-raising in 1975.
—Greg Cote
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
The business started booming after the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, and the subsequent raising of $10 billion in equity from Microsoft.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 May 2026
For a true behind-the-scenes look into horse racing and raising, Mint Julep Tours pairs a thoroughbred farm visit (complete with racing legends) with a distillery tour and tasting (at either Buffalo Trace or Bulleit).
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Last year’s conference-final loss to the Florida Panthers — an ugly result for an overmatched roster that had spent the regular season outkicking its coverage, maximizing its performance and raising expectations to an unreasonable level — is on that ledger, too.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The investment bank upgraded MGM to overweight from neutral on Wednesday, raising its 12-month price target on the casino operator to $46 from $41, implying 10% upside from the last close.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The idea of a protest buffer zone has been under consideration for months, raising questions about how government can balance free speech protections and the right to worship in legislation that could pass legal muster.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Civil liberties groups have been raising alarms about efforts by US officials to unmask online critics amid the surge of public opposition to the administration’s hardline policies, including ramped up deportation arrests nationwide and violent clashes with protesters.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Meanwhile, young founders are raising triple-digit millions without breaking a sweat.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The city’s to-do list includes massive anti-flooding, road-raising efforts — like on First Street, where a resiliency project was initially approved a decade ago but construction has yet to begin, and in North Beach, which is undergoing rapid redevelopment.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The trouble was that the British economy was fragile—most mortgages in the UK at the time had variable rates, so raising interest rates would devastate British homeowners.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Noun
And what a voice — what an instrument of razing and of raising.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 May 2026
The May 25 event begins with welcoming remarks at Blaney Plaza’s Memorial Arch, followed by the raising of the flag.
—Debby Rice, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Anyone with any information on the raising of the swastika flag is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The cars slid backward and would have dropped through the opening made by the raising to the abutment of the bridge if policemen had not attracted the attention of the bridge tender by firing their revolvers.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
Despite eyebrow-raising from older generations, young digital natives have proved that social media can be a ticket to financial success.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Philadelphia last cheered its team on ice in a Cup-raising in 1975.
—Greg Cote
may 4, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
The business started booming after the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, and the subsequent raising of $10 billion in equity from Microsoft.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 2 May 2026
For a true behind-the-scenes look into horse racing and raising, Mint Julep Tours pairs a thoroughbred farm visit (complete with racing legends) with a distillery tour and tasting (at either Buffalo Trace or Bulleit).
—Hillary Richard, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
He was recently asked about raising taxes on the rich.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Last year’s conference-final loss to the Florida Panthers — an ugly result for an overmatched roster that had spent the regular season outkicking its coverage, maximizing its performance and raising expectations to an unreasonable level — is on that ledger, too.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The investment bank upgraded MGM to overweight from neutral on Wednesday, raising its 12-month price target on the casino operator to $46 from $41, implying 10% upside from the last close.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The idea of a protest buffer zone has been under consideration for months, raising questions about how government can balance free speech protections and the right to worship in legislation that could pass legal muster.
—CBS News, 28 May 2026
Civil liberties groups have been raising alarms about efforts by US officials to unmask online critics amid the surge of public opposition to the administration’s hardline policies, including ramped up deportation arrests nationwide and violent clashes with protesters.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
Meanwhile, young founders are raising triple-digit millions without breaking a sweat.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The city’s to-do list includes massive anti-flooding, road-raising efforts — like on First Street, where a resiliency project was initially approved a decade ago but construction has yet to begin, and in North Beach, which is undergoing rapid redevelopment.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
The trouble was that the British economy was fragile—most mortgages in the UK at the time had variable rates, so raising interest rates would devastate British homeowners.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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Cold-water releases can also help prevent rivers from heating up to lethal temperatures during critical spawning, rearing and migration periods.—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Cultural differences on child-rearing take an extreme turn when child-protection services become involved, and the divisions reflect a bigger battle between conservative and progressive values.—
Miranda Murray,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Investigators at the National Labor Relations Board alleged last year that REI broke the law by withholding raises at unionized stores while giving raises to nonunionized stores.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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That raise, though, will only go to teachers with 10 years of experience, with the increase capped at $3,000 per year.—
Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Japan has recently taken steps to expand its defense posture, including lifting its ban on lethal arms exports and mulling changes to Article 9 of its constitution, which renounces war and the maintenance of armed forces.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Aside from these new big punchers, the new space age is seeing a plethora of new companies seeking to cut themselves a slice of the market for lifting small payloads, often in multi-satellite deployments, into low Earth orbit.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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The day brings pet resources, vendors selling pet gear, dog fostering information and dogs to adopt.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The University of Florida and other red-state schools are fostering a conservative vision for the humanities to compete against courses with more diverse perspectives.—
Laura Meckler,
Washington Post,
27 May 2026
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The Lounge hosts rotating art exhibits, spotlighting thought-provoking pieces like ceramics from Thai artist Bathma Kaew-Ngok and showstopping floral arrangements by Naomi Daimaru.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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For years, people took photos of themselves on the 666 to Hel and shared them on social media, relishing the coincidence of a bus to a beach resort provoking mental images of damnation, thanks to the similarity of the town's name to the English word hell.—
Anna Noryskiewicz,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The historical drama was among the festival’s standout titles this year, eliciting plenty of critical praise and being tipped as an awards season contender.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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The Internet was built on eliciting a reaction.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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That might leave Florida taxpayers still picking up the tab for the millions of dollars the state spent in quickly erecting the site in the middle of the Everglades.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Another had a mossy headpiece with wire erecting green and platinum hair balls.—
Essence,
Essence,
4 May 2026
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images SoftBank's plan to invest 75 billion euros in building AI infrastructure in France underscored the nation's status as a leading hub, but Big Tech's lofty energy demands will put the wider continent's grid to the test, analysts say.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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This includes providing the Colombian military more leeway in the field, signing a new security agreement with Washington and building 10 mega-prisons that mimic Bukele’s network of penitentiaries in El Salvador.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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