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as in creates
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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as in convinces
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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as in costs
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of brings
May 21 – June 20 This morning brings focus to everyday choices.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Ynon brings over 25 years of financial leadership to Pentera.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Vivier takes complete charge of the wine, while Taylor brings flowers and dessert.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Along with her cable flash, McCaughey brings a dash of conservative national recognition, a potential asset in a Republican primary and probable liability in a northeast general election.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
To round it all out, add a fire pit that brings everyone together once the sun goes down for everything from s’mores to late-night hangs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Which brings things back to the present day.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Saturn aligning with Pluto brings new boundaries and commitments that reshape your daily routine.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Shostakovich’s music takes form and brings life, or more accurately, death, to the short.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Ynon brings over 25 years of financial leadership to Pentera.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Vivier takes complete charge of the wine, while Taylor brings flowers and dessert.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
Along with her cable flash, McCaughey brings a dash of conservative national recognition, a potential asset in a Republican primary and probable liability in a northeast general election.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
To round it all out, add a fire pit that brings everyone together once the sun goes down for everything from s’mores to late-night hangs.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Which brings things back to the present day.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Saturn aligning with Pluto brings new boundaries and commitments that reshape your daily routine.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Shostakovich’s music takes form and brings life, or more accurately, death, to the short.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings
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In terms of materials, oak parquet creates a warm, continuous base throughout the apartment.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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Grosso is recognized by her colleagues as a compassionate and thoughtful educator who creates a classroom environment where every student feels seen, supported, and appropriately challenged.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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She's arrested, but the charges are later dropped when Stacy (Michelle Pfeiffer) convinces the coworker not to move forward with the charges.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
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This is when someone convinces your mobile carrier to transfer your phone number to their device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Beyond that, self-parking typically costs $25 per day but may cost more during special events.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Worse, may car owners act like their car only costs the incremental cost of operating it, which can appear be under 5 cents/mile in an EV.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, drivers are wondering what causes price variances at the pump from state to state.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The confidence heuristic explains why certainty persuades us.—
Nick Dothée,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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But then a mysterious Romany woman (Rebecca Ferguson) turns up, and persuades him to return to Birmingham, in order to bring his violent illegitimate son (Barry Keoghan) – who now runs his Peaky Blinders mob – to heel.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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Shorter fetches often create multiple, less intense bands of snow, while longer fetches can produce severe single bands, sometimes with thundersnow, as seen in the longer geographical positioning of lakes like Erie and Ontario.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Fresh opium now fetches about $329 per kilogram, more than double the 2019 price of $145.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Live Nation also generates revenue through sponsorship agreements and advertising partnerships tied to live performances and venues.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Mexico’s avocado industry generates up to 530,000 metric tons of pit waste each year.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Brings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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