as in elevated
being positioned above a surface
these upraised earthworks are believed to have been built by Native Americans hundreds of years ago and used for enclosure, burial, religious rites, or defense
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as in lifted
to move from a lower to a higher place or position
the runner's arms were upraised in a sign of victory as he crossed the finish line
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as in erected
to fix in an upright position
archaeologists are still not sure how the mysterious statues on Easter Island were upraised
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Adjective
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Keep reading for the 12 items in his cart right now, including comfy joggers, elevated performance tees, and buttery-soft shorts from $41.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025 -
The mineral notes in Salt Air complement the white amber in Angel Dust perfectly, creating an airy, elevated version that’s perfect for professional settings.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 May 2025
Verb
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She woman lifted her bra and exposed her breasts on the webcam, before repeating it again towards the end of the interview to comply with his orders.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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Raymond James analyst David Long also said Wells Fargo’s operating losses would likely narrow even further if the cap were to be lifted.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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The city erected the park’s first military monument in 1950, a red granite homage to soldiers of the 36th Division that fought during World War I.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, scores of Southern cities and towns erected Confederate memorials, like Richmond’s towering Lee statue, that aimed to block from public view any story, memory, or perspective that did not accord with the Lost Cause orthodoxy.—
Made by History,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most of the injuries were sustained from running for cover during the aerial siren.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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An aerial view of the Aspmyra Stadion in Bodø, Norway.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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He was born and raised in southeast Missouri.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Jan. 2025
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To this day, Penn State fans recall Golden with his arms raised in front of a stunned crowd at Notre Dame Stadium.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Upraised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upraised. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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