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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
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
The University of Maryland Medical Center and Infinite Legacy presented the second-annual Celebration of Life Ceremony and flag-raising on Thursday.
—Madeline Burke, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Every Rayan Cherki drive into the box, every Jeremy Doku shimmy and dart, every menacing moment of intent from Haaland brings about an instant raising of our heart rates.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Raman, most recently chief commercial and strategy officer of transaction banking at the bank, will in her new role lead capital raising, structuring and distribution within the growing alternatives asset class, the memo shows.
—Anthony Hughes, Bloomberg, 22 Apr. 2026
Donations help facilitate support for the raising, care and training of service dogs.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Google recommends parking your car safely and using the Meet app on your phone to access features such as hand raising, questions and answers, polls, and text chat.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Clark’s legal team has also highlighted the role of the lead detective in the case, who was later convicted in an unrelated matter involving perjury and evidence tampering, further raising questions about the original investigation.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
These whistleblowers sent emails and made phone calls raising concerns.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 7 May 2026
After college, Brittany Morton took some time off from tennis, starting her own CPA firm while her family was raising two children.
—Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
My priorities are lowering costs, raising wages and taking on corruption.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Still, significantly raising Venezuelan production would take several years.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
Thus far, the Writers Guild of America and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have released statements raising concerns about the implications of this merger for their members.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The grand Denver Derby Party is calling it quits, having fulfilled its mission of raising $5 million for the Sean Ranch Lough Foundation.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
The University of Maryland Medical Center and Infinite Legacy presented the second-annual Celebration of Life Ceremony and flag-raising on Thursday.
—Madeline Burke, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Every Rayan Cherki drive into the box, every Jeremy Doku shimmy and dart, every menacing moment of intent from Haaland brings about an instant raising of our heart rates.
—Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Raman, most recently chief commercial and strategy officer of transaction banking at the bank, will in her new role lead capital raising, structuring and distribution within the growing alternatives asset class, the memo shows.
—Anthony Hughes, Bloomberg, 22 Apr. 2026
Donations help facilitate support for the raising, care and training of service dogs.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Google recommends parking your car safely and using the Meet app on your phone to access features such as hand raising, questions and answers, polls, and text chat.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Since the event’s conception in 2013, more than 60,000 donors have helped hundreds of nonprofit organizations in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties raising more than $117 million, according to the Sacramento Region Community Foundation.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
Clark’s legal team has also highlighted the role of the lead detective in the case, who was later convicted in an unrelated matter involving perjury and evidence tampering, further raising questions about the original investigation.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
These whistleblowers sent emails and made phone calls raising concerns.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 7 May 2026
After college, Brittany Morton took some time off from tennis, starting her own CPA firm while her family was raising two children.
—Richard Dunn, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
My priorities are lowering costs, raising wages and taking on corruption.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Still, significantly raising Venezuelan production would take several years.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 7 May 2026
Thus far, the Writers Guild of America and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have released statements raising concerns about the implications of this merger for their members.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The grand Denver Derby Party is calling it quits, having fulfilled its mission of raising $5 million for the Sean Ranch Lough Foundation.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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The findings suggest silk’s impacts are concentrated earlier in the supply chain than previously assumed—particularly in mulberry cultivation and silkworm rearing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Being taught society’s standard eating rituals, so as not to disgust others by violating them, was certainly a useful part of ordinary child-rearing.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Delta Air Lines is giving thousands of employees a pay raise.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Brooks, who is slated to make $8,375,000, is seeking a pay raise in an extension, but could potentially play out his existing deal to reach free agency.—
Omar Kelly
May 1,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The Celtics started 1-for-7 from the field and fell behind 11-3 before Mazzulla made his first change, lifting Harper and sending in Payton Pritchard.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The brand says the V-design on the back of these wide-leg pants creates a butt-lifting effect.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Boym, who was born in Russia, argued that Vladimir Putin and his political allies came to power by fostering nostalgia for an orderly Soviet superstate after the economic turbulence of the nineties.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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For Another Tomorrow, architecture is not just about individual buildings but about fostering the interconnected flourishing of communities, landscapes and planetary systems—a core principle for redefining urban development through care and regeneration.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Aliens, dystopian nightmares, and twisted realities are more than likely provoking a reaction from viewers that flies a lot closer to terrified.—
Grace Dean,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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Through the band members’ stories, Méndez guides readers expertly through a historical landscape that may be unfamiliar to them and examines thought-provoking ideas about art and protest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The Justice Department under President Joe Biden, a Democrat, had proposed to reclassify marijuana, eliciting nearly 43,000 formal public comments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The efforts to reclassify marijuana The Justice Department under President Biden had proposed to reclassify marijuana, eliciting nearly 43,000 formal public comments.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The enigmatic artist took credit for the work in a humorous video, posted to his Instagram page Thursday, which showed workers erecting the statue under the cover of night.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Banksy has been famous for displaying or erecting artwork in public spaces.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Whether or not Perkins is recalled, Cobb said, the PAC hopes to continue building political momentum among their neighbors, and that city leaders keep paying attention.—
Ilana Arougheti
Updated April 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration will combine creative vision with access to capital and a long-term strategy for building cinematic worlds that extend across formats and audiences.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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