bring out

verb

Definition of bring outnext
1
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words he ever so casually brings out the names of celebrities with whom he's supposedly buddy-buddy

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2
as in to emphasize
to make more apparent a blue scarf would bring out the color of your eyes

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Recent Examples of bring out During his latest tour stop in Chicago, the rocker brought out Black Crowes lead singer Chris Robinson. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026 The move followed the ousting in a wider government reshuffle last week of tech-savvy reformist Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, which brought out into the open the deep divisions in the Ukrainian defense leadership. — Reuters, NBC news, 22 July 2026 Bear in mind that funerals do not bring out the best in some people, and your in-laws will be no exception. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 The World Cup broadcasts brought out an array of global stars enjoying the matches and their face time, from Tom Cruise to Mick Jagger to Carlos Alcaraz to Matt Damon (hilariously identified as Brad Pitt on the broadcast). — Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring out
  1. say
  2. emphasize
  3. utter
  4. reinforce
  5. tell
  6. talk
  7. speak
  8. discuss
Verb
  • Every year, the Fuller family comes together to celebrate his birthday and death anniversary, something his aunt says helps to keep his spirit alive in the community.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • But in comments to The Sacramento Bee, spokespeople for the two companies both said that regardless of how the new ESA interpretation runs out, their timber operations will not destroy marbled murrelet habitat.
    — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of say
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  • These crises emphasize that public health demands sustained public trust, transparent communication, robust investment in surveillance, and strong global partnerships to proactively address infectious disease threats.
    — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • He’s also expected to deliver more than a straightforward genre film, emphasizing the social realism aspects and sensory prose of the novel.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of emphasize
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  • Her face probably would’ve turned bright red if the words Thighs Wide Shut were uttered in her presence.
    — Hayley Fleming, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • At the film’s end, Abbie Cornish as Fanny hears secondhand about Keats’s death and utters a cry that is almost too much to bear — a cry that feels too real.
    — Sarah Chihaya, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Definition of utter
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  • Audemard’s Caracas apartment building was constructed into bedrock, reinforcing it.
    — Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
  • Producing the film has reinforced her belief that festivals should serve as more than exhibition platforms.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of reinforce
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  • This weekend’s apparent pause in military action against Iran may hint at US moves to ease tensions in the Middle East, a former US national security adviser told CNN.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • That tells you something about how technology policy gets made now.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of tell
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  • System dates to 1960s The whole time the inspectors were in the pipe, firefighters were able to talk with them.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • Before moving in, talk about money The Gottman Institute recommends that couples talk openly about income, debt and spending habits before combining households.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of talk
Verb
  • For women, advice to speak confidently and to promote yourself with positive voice would fall short, as this alone did not lead to women being valued as emerging leaders.
    — Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • All six candidates for Jackson County executive spoke about their plans for the sports complex while on the campaign trail.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Definition of speak
Verb
  • The county has also discussed leaving at least one stadium mostly intact in order to submit itself for consideration to host parts of the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
    — Ilana Arougheti July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • For years, agency officials have discussed moving away from human contractors and automating NEISS to save time and money.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of discuss

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