1
as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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2
as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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3
as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of bring up
Haber said that consolidating units chips away at the city’s housing stock and brought up an example of a wealthy New Yorker who combined nine apartments to form a single huge luxury home.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
Daniel Robert, brought up for the doubleheader against St. Louis on May 14, struck out one in that day’s second game before giving up three walks and a run against Pittsburgh on May 16.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 May 2025
One of Combs’ former personal assistants, Capricorn Clark, said Combs once brought her to Central Park at night and brought up her former employment with Death Row Records.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
However, Usher's name was brought up during Dawn Richard's cross-examination on May 19.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
Daniel Robert, brought up for the doubleheader against St. Louis on May 14, struck out one in that day’s second game before giving up three walks and a run against Pittsburgh on May 16.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 May 2025
One of Combs’ former personal assistants, Capricorn Clark, said Combs once brought her to Central Park at night and brought up her former employment with Death Row Records.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
However, Usher's name was brought up during Dawn Richard's cross-examination on May 19.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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Other potential violations of the Byrd Rule could include the elimination of Medicaid funding for transgender care and a proposal to raise immigration fees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In November, voters in Hawley's home state of Missouri approved a ballot measure to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour, starting in 2026.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Since the appointment of Miguel Cardoso at the end of last year, the Portuguese coach has introduced more defensive discipline and a greater focus on set pieces.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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These regulations introduced the filing of a new Form 708 to report these transfers-noncompliance subjects the recipients to significant penalties.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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On September 2, Border Force officers had stopped two women at London Stansted Airport.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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When the car stopped at a train crossing near Samuels Avenue and Northeast 23rd Street, Castilleja removed a folding knife from his sweatshirt pocket and stabbed his father once in the right side of the neck, according to the affidavit.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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Moreover, narcissistic parents often foster competition and sibling rivalry, or even compete with their children’s romantic partners.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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And what kind of reading culture is fostered by a publishing industry that prioritizes those particular narratives?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
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In fact, a 2019 Aflac survey of over 1,600 American adults found that 53% reported halting use of company products because of disliking a company’s stance on an issue.—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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However, a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., temporarily halted the federal trade court's decision, for now reinstating the levies imposed by the president under an emergency powers law.—
Joe Enoch,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Three days later, as the young boy recovers, a 17-year-old was caught and charged for the alleged shooting.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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Owners caught in a downward spiral don’t have an incentive to pay bills and operate the building.—
Shimon Shkury,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The pandemic highlighted that waiting for complete information often stalls momentum; decisive action—even imperfect—can preserve agility.—
David Meade,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Murphy has stalled efforts to carry out deportations of migrants who can’t be returned to their home countries, Sauer wrote.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Around five, a black pickup truck pulled up to the crowd and began unloading boxes containing face shields and other protective gear.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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Haliburton drove to his right, stopped hard to create an inch of space against the Thunder’s suffocating defense and pulled up with a jump shot.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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