1
as in to lift
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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2
as in to erect
to fix in an upright position
archaeologists are still not sure how the mysterious statues on Easter Island were upraised
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That puts the order on hold while relevant challenges are litigated – unless the Justice Department can convince an appeals court or the Supreme Court to lift the hold.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025 -
At one point, Musk lifted his son on his shoulders.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2025
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Ever-present scaffolding plagues the sidewalks of New York, erected and seemingly never removed.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The next day, an image showed that more than two dozen green military tents to support detention operations had been erected.—
Allison McCann,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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The event raised $3.5 million for pediatric cancer research.—
Allyson Portee,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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Applied had previously raised $42 million in 2022 from G42 and Dubai’s ruling Al Maktoum family, Bloomberg reported.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Eyewear is a key accessory that can complete and elevate any look.—
Thomas Waller,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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The songwriter and producer community have always had my heart and being in a position to advocate for them every day and elevate their careers is a dream come true.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
8 Feb. 2025
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The same urgency and commitment lawmakers used to push through the TRUMP Act could have been used to enact policies that truly uplift our communities.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Upraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upraise. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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