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
Prisoners also brought up concerns over access to certain religious practices, rehabilitative programming and a lack of visitation options.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 19 July 2025
But the over-sexualization of the characters has brought up concerns for some.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 17 July 2025
At the start of their meeting on Feb. 28, Zelensky brought up the missing children.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 17 July 2025
Carlisle said while service group wages were just brought up to the new minimum wage rate, what the hospital proposes for next year will be under the state's minimum wage.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 19 July 2025
But the over-sexualization of the characters has brought up concerns for some.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 17 July 2025
At the start of their meeting on Feb. 28, Zelensky brought up the missing children.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 17 July 2025
Carlisle said while service group wages were just brought up to the new minimum wage rate, what the hospital proposes for next year will be under the state's minimum wage.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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Funds for the Parkland Library reopening came from a mix of allocations in the city budget, federal American Rescue Plan funds and donations raised through the Library Foundation.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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That’s raised the natural question of whether the Cubs should make a move at the hot corner.—
Jared Wyllys,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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While the duo filmed their scenes for the movie over the course of a month, there were a few days when one of the pair wasn’t working — and the generous parents didn’t miss out on the chance to bring baby Crew along to the set and even to introduce him to Sandler himself.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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And Lee and Kirby continued to crank out their stories, introducing characters as varied and memorable as the Black Panther, Dr. Doom, Nick Fury, and Thor.—
Oliver Staley,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Shortly after Braun’s executive order, the Indiana Department of Health told local health departments to stop accepting requests to change genders on birth certificates.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The roster lacks the kind of player who could credibly try and stop James or Dončić, the kind of player who can free up Austin Reaves from being the primary defender called upon to slow the best backcourt players the Lakers face.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Encourage questions to foster an open dialogue about financial matters.—
Winnie Sun,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The John Luke Foundation will work with youth, community members and police to foster communication and lessen the crime rate.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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However, the chance to get together in person with club members was halted that March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Scott Talley,
Freep.com,
28 July 2025
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First, income convergence between Black and white Americans largely halted.—
Idrees Kahloon,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Scannell also said that his dogs as well as one of his neighbors suffered respiratory problems after one of the project's contractors — who was later fired — was caught dumping debris out of the building's windows.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Even some of Trump’s die-hard fans on Truth Social seemed caught off guard by the video, struggling to draw a connection between it and Trump’s politics.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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But on July 15, his aide couldn't work, so the trip was stalled.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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As a heat wave stalls over much of the U.S., a tropical system — similar to last week’s rainmaker over Louisiana and Mississippi — is struggling to organize in the Gulf.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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At one point, a car pulled up and several people got out.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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Surveillance footage showed the 37-year-old dad pull up to the day care in Starke, park the car and head inside to pick up his two children, then the mom walked up to the building’s front door with a backpack, deputies said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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