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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
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Stephen and Kristi stand by their stellar reputation in the community, with more than 20 years of experience legally breeding, raising, and rescuing German Shepherds.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
That included all-ages fixtures such as Mutton Bustin’ (a kid’s rodeo event) and the Catch-A-Calf (livestock raising) program.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
But many in China say boosting birth rates means addressing core issues like high youth unemployment, the high cost of raising children, and what’s seen as an unfair burden of child-raising on women.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The sequence is not only eyebrow-raising by the family-friendly Avatar franchise standards, but also arguably the film’s most interesting and unpredictable exchange — and might even be director James Cameron‘s favorite.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 20 Dec. 2025
Wilmer Chavarria, the superintendent of the Winooski School District, told VTDigger that the messages came after a number of prominent right-wing social media accounts shared videos of the raising of the flag.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The lack of information about the Maricopa County outbreak left parents trying to piece together how their kids were infected through conversations with nurses and doctors, health investigators and health advocates, with many raising alarms on social media.
—Robert Anglen, AZCentral.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Within the private markets, rapid rounds of fund raising means cap tables can get quickly complex as founder stakes dilute.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2025
Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
Beijing last year implemented some export controls on rare earths during trade spats, raising concerns about America’s lack of secure supply chains for these critical materials.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 11 Jan. 2026
From his seat, Wyle could be seen raising his hand to his face, wiping tears from his eyes.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Conversions can have other consequences, such as raising Medicare premiums, so a tax pro’s advice should be sought before proceeding.
—Liz Weston, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
As star and producer, Liu, 57, spent years raising the money necessary to tell this tragic, true story about a mother and her only son.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
Grace’s parents have their own herd near Morrison, and the teenager has started breeding and raising her own cattle.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
The state is projected to have $692 million less to spend than the year before, raising doubts about the feasibility of major new investments.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Jan. 2026
One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Being willing to drop his signature tax raising plan shows that Mamdani is focused on what’s ahead, not on sticking with unworkable campaign promises from the past.
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As chants echoed across the parking lot, cars driving past honked repeatedly, some drivers raising fists or waving through open windows.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for raising
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The property works to protect and regenerate a 10-acre woodland on the property and invests money into local communities and projects, including social funding for families and animal rearing.—
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In postindustrial societies, many of the requirements Brown cited for making work compatible with child-rearing have become less relevant; women work in all sorts of industries requiring focused concentration, for example.—
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Substantial raises will go into effect for Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun in 2026-27, potentially having ripple effects on the team’s depth, depending on its willingness to spend and deal with the subsequent tax and the roster-building ramifications.—
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Hiring and pay raises have stalled.—
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In 2024, in first (partial) year in his new no-heavy-lifting sinecure, Lowy pocketed $351,050.—
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With the shot clock running down, Lopez swung the ball back to the other side, with Sanders waiting to retrieve it after lifting from the corner.—
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The Oakland police officers’ union has lobbied councilmembers, with its president accusing the commission of fostering an atmosphere of distrust that drove Mitchell to resign and depleted OPD’s ranks.—
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By demanding that the league’s average and median salaries align with these figures, the union would ensure a more equitable distribution of wealth, fostering roster depth and long-term player retention.—
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When Russia, another strategic partner, invaded Ukraine in 2022, China stopped short of condemning Moscow or opposing the war, instead parroting Russian narrative of blaming on the United States and its NATO allies for provoking the conflict.—
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Rather, many Iranians instead blamed the leadership for either provoking the conflict or failing to meaningfully defend the country from Israeli – or American – bombs.—
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Oden subbed out for the remainder of the second OT but returned to the floor for the start of the third, eliciting the frantic reaction from Rice.—
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Over the course of several months, the officers arrested at least 112 people, their crowd control tactics also eliciting criticism from protest groups.—
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In a completely different approach, Meta has started erecting tent-like structures to house servers to get their data centers online faster.—
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In a flurry of recent activity, the city has been installing payment kiosks, erecting informational signs, compiling the license plate numbers of park volunteers and establishing a website for frequent-user permits and city-resident discounts.—
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Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
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The Russian military in recent years has been restoring old Soviet infrastructure in the Arctic and building new facilities.—
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“Raising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raising. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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