Raises, likewise without its first and third letter (5)

I believe the answer is:

bumps

(Other definitions for bumps that I've seen before include "Annual treat, maybe" , "Bulges" , "birthday routine" , "Knocks (given on one's birthday?)" , "Jolts" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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