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as in increased
being at a higher level than average
due to raised levels of mercury in the water, there is a warning against eating the local shrimp
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as in elevated
being positioned above a surface
directed the filming of the movie's battle scene from a raised platform
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as in standing
rising straight up
the 63 Braille characters are made up of one to six raised dots arranged in a matrix
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as in lifted
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 fostered
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 provoked
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 elicited
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 erected
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 built
to form by putting together parts or materials
raised a memorial on the site of the historic event
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as in grew
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 expanded
to make greater in size, amount, or number
the multiplex raised the ticket price
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as in promoted
to move higher in rank or position
he was recently raised to lieutenant in the fire department
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as in introduced
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 voiced
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
too afraid to raise an objection
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Recent Examples of raised
Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022
Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
Many of its members had been directly affected by the war on drugs and her association with the plant raised eyebrows.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The rash may begin as small, flat, round discolorations that become raised and fluid-filled (clear or pus) before scabbing.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2022
Verb
His son, Kenneth, moved meat packing plants to where his cattle were raised and saw profits soar.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
Many of its members had been directly affected by the war on drugs and her association with the plant raised eyebrows.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raised
Adjective
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Inflation Considerations: Injecting substantial funds into the economy could raise concerns about inflation, as increased demand might outpace supply in specific sectors.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The dates were subsequently postponed and rescheduled and moved to larger venues with Team Shak citing increased demand.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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Now on sale for just $38 thanks to a special on-site coupon, this elevated knit sweatsuit consists of a half-zip henley top and loose, airy pants that will look great during a day of sightseeing or even worn over a bikini on a breezy day at the beach.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2025
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The amount of money raised from selling one-time oil rights or ongoing oil directly is deemed too much to distribute all at once to the population, and instead is invested in an attempt to secure a sustained and elevated standard of living for generations to come.—
Philip Maymin,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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With Mike Witcher on dobro and Ethan Ballinger on mandolin, guitar, and harmony vocals, the Luke Bulla Trio gave a commanding performance that well-deserved its standing ovations, the news release stated.—
Del Mar Foundation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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Musk got a standing ovation − from the Republican side of the aisle, that is − when Trump acknowledged him, seated in the gallery.—
Susan Page,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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An hour later, American said flights were again beginning to board and the FAA lifted the nationwide ground stop.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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And the lamb, which knew what weeping meant, lifted itself from the hay.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Riviera Cruises gives passengers a taste of mainland Europe via waterways that have fostered trade and commerce for millennia.—
Ryan McCarthy,
Saveur,
2 Jan. 2025
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Harper highlighted how collaboration and resilience are fostered through global peer networks and real-world case studies.—
C.M. Rubin,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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The incident was caught on video, making waves online and on local TV news, and provoked an outcry from fellow residents.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025
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His 1954 run for governor in Connecticut provoked questions about whether the state was ready for a Jewish governor.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
30 Dec. 2024
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At Motown’s Studio A on Saturday, a series of special audio moments elicited literal oohs-and-ahhs from guests who had flocked to the West Grand Boulevard site for the occasion.—
Brian McCollum,
Detroit Free Press,
21 Dec. 2024
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The article elicited many questions.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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According to a forthcoming study in the journal Archaeology International, the circle might have been erected to unify Britain’s ancient inhabitants.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Within days, gallows were erected not far from Campus Martius, near Farmer Street and Gratiot, by the downtown library and the Compuware Building.—
Dan Austin,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Raised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raised. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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