raised
Americanadjective
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fashioned or made as a surface design in relief.
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Cooking. made light by the use of yeast or other ferment but not with baking powder, soda, or the like.
Other Word Forms
- nonraised adjective
- self-raised adjective
- unraised adjective
- well-raised adjective
Etymology
Origin of raised
Example Sentences
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Scientists used germ-free mouse models, which are raised in completely sterile conditions without any bacteria.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
Since 2007, the site has seen 26 chicks raised and in 2024 the team also created "runways" - areas of open space - to help the birds safely take flight.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
The previous fund raised over $13 billion, two years ago.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
A-Street, an investor backed by the Walton family, raised $675 million for its A-Street Fund II, with the Lego Foundation joining as a fund investor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The Mallons stopped rowing, their oars raised, and Cunningham rode another few feet into the surf.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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