1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff
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2
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong
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3
as in to cost
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bring
General Daily Insight for February 07, 2026 This afternoon brings a decisive mood shift.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The favorable outcome for exporters could improve employment in industries like manufacturing or advanced technology, while the relative strength of foreign currencies could bring additional tourists and expand the hospitality sector, experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
The casual shoes brought a cool feel to my work staples.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Bill Walsh, the 49ers coach who died in 2007, called it Camelot, and exclusive footage and interviews over the years combined with the black-and-white photography of Michael Zagaris brought it all back to those fortunate enough to witness it.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
The favorable outcome for exporters could improve employment in industries like manufacturing or advanced technology, while the relative strength of foreign currencies could bring additional tourists and expand the hospitality sector, experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
The casual shoes brought a cool feel to my work staples.
—Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Bill Walsh, the 49ers coach who died in 2007, called it Camelot, and exclusive footage and interviews over the years combined with the black-and-white photography of Michael Zagaris brought it all back to those fortunate enough to witness it.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
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Armchair analysis fills the space that is created by the absence of available facts.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Another measure, House Bill 1645, would create state versions of FEMA programs as Mississippi officials prepare for reduced federal disaster support.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Chamadia, for one, is convinced.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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George Washington was trying to be convinced to run for a third and refused.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some breeds can cost more than $40,000 over their lifetime, according to one estimate.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Mountbatten-Windsor’s relationship with Epstein cost him his role in the royal family, with King Charles in October taking the extraordinary step of stripping him of his titles and his home.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The crash was reported shortly after noon and was caused by a 92-year-old woman driving a Toyota Prius, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The explosion, which ripped through the mosque during Friday prayers, was caused by a suicide bomber, police told CNN.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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But multiple Democratic senators said that's not enough to persuade them to back off their demands.—
Riley Beggin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Renato Renner of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich is not persuaded that resolving the conflict between the Copenhagen and many-worlds interpretations solves all the problems.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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The 6,000-square-foot, 2-story restaurant building fetched $388 per square foot.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hesitancy also devalued the trades for players such as White, who did not fetch a single first-round pick despite being previously valued as one of the better young guard assets in the league.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Unitedrobotsrealestate,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Cities, counties, schools and special districts impose taxes on properties and in recent years those levies generated more than $88 billion annually, with over half going to schools.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The marketing department came up with a tale to satisfy their curiosity.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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There's no way to satisfy all of us with all of our ideas.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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