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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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as in rearing
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Recent Examples of raising
Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The move is one of multiple shake-ups to HBO Max in recent months, though the moniker swap remains among its most eyebrow-raising.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Some would argue that the traditional opening night banner-raising is the perfect chance to close the book by taking a final look back at that ultimate victory, sharing the moment with fans and teammates before embarking on the difficult journey of defending that title.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
But the team’s July signing of former Dolphins sixth-round pick Cornell Armstrong was different, and eyebrow-raising, because Armstrong hadn’t appeared in an NFL game since the 2022 season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The flag’s raising by the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is to mark the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and promote cultural exchange between Philadelphia and its Chinese sister city, Tianjin, according to reports.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The money also will cover a realignment of 2,000 feet of Oakhill Road and the raising of the road by 6 feet to accommodate a new tunnel under the road.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
She certainly has been affected by her human hand-raising, however.
—Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
What the Panama Playlists reveal The playlists range from ironic to eyebrow-raising, with some choices feeling almost too on the nose.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The mom of one is raising awareness for a new cancer detection test and encouraging all moms to advocate for themselves.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 25 Oct. 2025
Melissa is expected to feast on that deep reservoir of heat, raising the ceiling on its potential intensity.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Less than two days before their deaths, the police received a call reporting threats of murder and suicide at the campsite, raising questions about how the earlier call was handled.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
That wrestling with what can and cannot be controlled is the work of raising children, and also the work of his photography.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Voices in the power industry note other factors raising electric bills, such as state-level mandates for clean energy.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Wiener, 55, has already laid some of the groundwork for a run, raising $1 million through an exploratory committee.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Hence, capital raising is largely an algorithm of low fees and marketing dollars.
—Mike Terwilliger, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
The move is one of multiple shake-ups to HBO Max in recent months, though the moniker swap remains among its most eyebrow-raising.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
Some would argue that the traditional opening night banner-raising is the perfect chance to close the book by taking a final look back at that ultimate victory, sharing the moment with fans and teammates before embarking on the difficult journey of defending that title.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
But the team’s July signing of former Dolphins sixth-round pick Cornell Armstrong was different, and eyebrow-raising, because Armstrong hadn’t appeared in an NFL game since the 2022 season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The flag’s raising by the city’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is to mark the anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and promote cultural exchange between Philadelphia and its Chinese sister city, Tianjin, according to reports.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The money also will cover a realignment of 2,000 feet of Oakhill Road and the raising of the road by 6 feet to accommodate a new tunnel under the road.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
She certainly has been affected by her human hand-raising, however.
—Terry Demio, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Sep. 2025
What the Panama Playlists reveal The playlists range from ironic to eyebrow-raising, with some choices feeling almost too on the nose.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The mom of one is raising awareness for a new cancer detection test and encouraging all moms to advocate for themselves.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 25 Oct. 2025
Melissa is expected to feast on that deep reservoir of heat, raising the ceiling on its potential intensity.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Less than two days before their deaths, the police received a call reporting threats of murder and suicide at the campsite, raising questions about how the earlier call was handled.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
That wrestling with what can and cannot be controlled is the work of raising children, and also the work of his photography.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
Voices in the power industry note other factors raising electric bills, such as state-level mandates for clean energy.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Wiener, 55, has already laid some of the groundwork for a run, raising $1 million through an exploratory committee.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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The former Blaugrana standout scored twice in the 2022 final as well as netting his penalty in the shootout on his way to lifting soccer’s most prestigious trophy.—
Frank Nunns O'Connell,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Later, the humanoids got up in a human-like manner, first lifting their legs and using their hip joint to get up and come back to their original standing position.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Poetism by Tobias Birk Nielsen, is aimed at fostering local brands and supporting the international growth of the most promising fashion talents in Scandinavia.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Decades into his career, Harper wants his no-phone rule to prioritize fostering a pro-presence atmosphere in a digital-centric world.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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This tender, wry and thought-provoking story offers a different perspective on looking for love, regret and the ‘what if’ of it all.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Skims is no stranger to bold and thought-provoking products, having previously caused a stir with its controversial line of face wraps.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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Across town, a waiter in a crisp white jacket at Osteria Serafina is tossing bigoli pasta in a giant pecorino wheel, old style, eliciting the same reaction.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps his best pitch of the night was an 0-1 slider to Max Muncy in the sixth, eliciting a double play to end the inning after giving up two straight hits.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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China, for political reasons, is fast erecting barriers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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And, in a break with the past, the VDMA is now expressing support for erecting countervailing tariffs when foreign products are found to be made with the support of government subsidies.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Ninety-eight of those flights have been devoted to building out the Starlink megaconstellation, by far the largest satellite network ever assembled.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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But experts are still concerned about building a sustainable food supply chain for the future.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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During the president’s first term in office, his officials raised alarms about Beijing’s growing technological prowess, its military buildup, and its dominance over the critical minerals industry.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office projects the total national debt will exceed $38 trillion by 2029, growing roughly $7 trillion a year.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The organization’s Green Heart Project, which studies the impact of better air quality on heart disease through urban greening, has found that increasing the number of trees and shrubs in an area can create lower levels of a blood marker associated with inflammation.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Coffee prices have been increasing sharply since the start of this year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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