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as in lifts
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 fosters
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 provokes
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 elicits
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 erects
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 builds
to form by putting together parts or materials
raised a memorial on the site of the historic event
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as in grows
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 increases
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the multiplex raised the ticket price
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as in promotes
to move higher in rank or position
he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
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as in introduces
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 expresses
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
too afraid to raise an objection
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as in boosts
something added (as by growth)
the school board approved a raise in the maximum family income for students qualifying for reduced-price lunches
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Recent Examples of raises
Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Research shows using a snowblower raises the heat rate to about 120 beats a minute compared with a heart rate of about 170 beats a minute when shoveling, according to the American Heart Association.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
This cost barrier raises important questions about whether digital immortality could create new forms of inequality.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
But the study demonstrates how competition raises the stakes of getting lucky early in life, says Robin Snyder, a theoretical ecologist at Case Western Reserve University who wasn't involved in the research.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Adderall constricts blood vessels and raises heart rate and blood pressure.
—Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
From a business view, a new administration raises many questions.
—Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The center raises $80,000 of its $120,000 annual budget through grants, donations, and sponsorships; the remaining $40,000 comes in via an annual Forest Service payment.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
While currently confined to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's restricted area, the eruption raises significant health concerns through volcanic gas emissions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Yet the possibility of preemptively pardoning people who have not been charged of any crimes raises a host of legal concerns that could sway Biden not to take action.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Research shows using a snowblower raises the heat rate to about 120 beats a minute compared with a heart rate of about 170 beats a minute when shoveling, according to the American Heart Association.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
This cost barrier raises important questions about whether digital immortality could create new forms of inequality.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2025
But the study demonstrates how competition raises the stakes of getting lucky early in life, says Robin Snyder, a theoretical ecologist at Case Western Reserve University who wasn't involved in the research.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Adderall constricts blood vessels and raises heart rate and blood pressure.
—Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
From a business view, a new administration raises many questions.
—Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The center raises $80,000 of its $120,000 annual budget through grants, donations, and sponsorships; the remaining $40,000 comes in via an annual Forest Service payment.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
While currently confined to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's restricted area, the eruption raises significant health concerns through volcanic gas emissions.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raises
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Supreme Court decision on deportations lifts a lower-court block Alien Enemies Act but upholds rights of those targeted for enforcement.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2025
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The emergency ruling, for now, lifts one of two lower court orders reversing the mass terminations.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Mills Act fosters responsible stewardship of these resources, ensuring that our city’s history remains a vibrant and tangible part of its future.—
Bruce D Coons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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This approach builds expertise, confidence and adaptability, creating a skilled team and driving success for the company.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Adhering to protection laws with encryption, access controls and audits ensures compliance and builds trust.—
Mikko Karkkainen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Next, this tooth-lens is surgically embedded into the patient's cheek for about three months, during which time a layer of tissue grows around it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Mar. 2025
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As China grows richer, its appetite for seafood has also soared.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Sleep deprivation lowers productivity, increases absenteeism, and worsens presenteeism (where employees show up but perform well below their capacity).—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The peculiar behavior of these materials, where resistance increases linearly with temperature, contrasting with the quadratic behavior in typical metals, has puzzled scientists for years.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2025
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Intel also promotes a vast ecosystem of more than 200 independent software vendors developing commercial applications and services tailored to its platform.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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That promotes healthy rainfall patterns and keeps the hydrological cycle moving.—
Dan Lambe,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The campaign also introduces employee-level discounts on all vehicles through June 2.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The bill introduces a six-month timeline for environmental reviews of new energy projects, and an amendment clarified that the review period begins once a complete permit application is filed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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If the Broncos think Henderson elevates the entire offense, then why not?—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
11 Apr. 2025
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Brock Nelson’s two-way game elevates the 2C position.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Raises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raises. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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