1
as in creating
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 persuading
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 costing
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bringing
Moreover, this should help in bringing accessibility insights and considerations directly to the attention of important decision-makers who may have previously viewed digital accessibility as a side issue or compliance distraction that can solely be addressed by niche vendors.
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Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
At least 50,000 reservists are to be called up for the operation, bringing the total troop strength to 120,000.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Both with Paramore and her own solo career, Williams knows a thing or two about breaking away from a particular sonic corner while bringing her audience along for the ride.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Currently president of the Redstone Family Foundation, the former Paramount Global chair will work actively with Sipur’s co-founders, CEO Emilio Schenker and business leader Gideon Tadmor, along with their leadership team, to continue bringing the studio’s work to a global audience.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
The bright greens, reds, yellows, pinks and blues are signature to Yeh’s wardrobe, bringing personality to each piece.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Eaton has been bringing unique worship experiences to a variety of churches since 2010.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The high-pressure system is expected to weaken and shift east next week, bringing the possibility of rain, mainly for northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Christmas centers on humility and grace — the birth of a savior in the humblest of settings, bringing a hopeful message of personal redemption and universal love.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
At least 50,000 reservists are to be called up for the operation, bringing the total troop strength to 120,000.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Both with Paramore and her own solo career, Williams knows a thing or two about breaking away from a particular sonic corner while bringing her audience along for the ride.
—Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Currently president of the Redstone Family Foundation, the former Paramount Global chair will work actively with Sipur’s co-founders, CEO Emilio Schenker and business leader Gideon Tadmor, along with their leadership team, to continue bringing the studio’s work to a global audience.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
The bright greens, reds, yellows, pinks and blues are signature to Yeh’s wardrobe, bringing personality to each piece.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Eaton has been bringing unique worship experiences to a variety of churches since 2010.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The high-pressure system is expected to weaken and shift east next week, bringing the possibility of rain, mainly for northwestern Missouri and northeastern Kansas, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
Christmas centers on humility and grace — the birth of a savior in the humblest of settings, bringing a hopeful message of personal redemption and universal love.
—Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing
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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Improving efficiency in cooling systems reduces leaks, lowers energy use, and extends product life, creating both environmental and financial savings.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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For many owners, the nightly ritual of persuading a pet to leave the bed is an ongoing negotiation—one that frequently ends with the animal winning.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The network seemed to have trouble persuading actual stars to perform.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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The California Department of Public Health warned in June that a crackdown on intoxicating hemp could close more than 100 businesses in the manufacturing segment and result in the loss of nearly 18,500 jobs over five years, costing the state more than $3 billion in revenue.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Since 2023, eight franchises either opened new practice facilities, renovated or began development on new gyms, with some construction projects costing as much as nine figures.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Robinson was also arrested on charges of obstruction of justice and the felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, authorities said.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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Taxes at that level were essentially a blockade on commerce between the world's two largest economies, causing worries about global growth that led to negotiations that ratcheted down the tariffs being levied by both nations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Be suspicious of urgent messages One of the most alarming details in the Anthropic report was how the hacker used AI to craft convincing extortion notes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Maizy ends up meeting convincing city slicker Gordy (played by Quinn VanAntwerp), who senses the opportunity to take these small town’s woes and turn them into cash.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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They were introduced to new toys—also differing in appearance—and owners played with them via pulling or fetching without saying the labels out loud.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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That process can prompt physical responses such as sweating or behavioral responses like seeking shade or fetching water.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Oracle & Artificial Intelligence All signs point to artificial intelligence as being a transformative tool for businesses and households, generating substantial economic benefits.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Why Healthcare Needs a Data Overhaul Healthcare systems are generating more data than ever before, from electronic health records and lab results to imaging scans, insurance claims, and even patient updates from wearable devices.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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López departed after four innings and just 61 pitches in the Twins’ 6-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Target Field, getting five more outs after the play before leaving with what the Twins called right forearm tightness as a result of the dive.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Lions outgained the Packers by 100 yards in a Week 1 loss before getting 511 yards total offense against the Bears.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Bringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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