as in causes
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Recent Examples of brings on
However, it was later refined and proven to remedy gout by reducing white blood cell division and proliferation that brings on this condition.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
But when the Pietà brings on Vivaldi to serve as their new musical instructor, Cecilia’s life takes a turn, and the possibility of a hitherto unimagined future emerges.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise .
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Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
The Lavender Inn brings on the Central Coast charm with an on-site spa and Victorian-esque furnishings, while the quirky Capri Hotel features a range of thoughtful amenities like complimentary bike rentals.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
The company has 27 employees and brings on freelancers as needed on a per-project basis.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
There’s not only an endless amount of clothing and accessories to digitally dig through—from activewear to evening wear—but there’s also something about Black Friday sale shopping that brings on a sense of urgency.
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Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Joel’s son and the next generation Joel’s investigation brings on another huge discovery, that Aiden is his biological son, conceived during a brief reunion with his ex-wife Bella.
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Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
PDFs are a common file format, but editing them on a PC commonly brings on a headache.
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PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
But when the Pietà brings on Vivaldi to serve as their new musical instructor, Cecilia’s life takes a turn, and the possibility of a hitherto unimagined future emerges.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise .
—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
The Lavender Inn brings on the Central Coast charm with an on-site spa and Victorian-esque furnishings, while the quirky Capri Hotel features a range of thoughtful amenities like complimentary bike rentals.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
The company has 27 employees and brings on freelancers as needed on a per-project basis.
—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
There’s not only an endless amount of clothing and accessories to digitally dig through—from activewear to evening wear—but there’s also something about Black Friday sale shopping that brings on a sense of urgency.
—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Joel’s son and the next generation Joel’s investigation brings on another huge discovery, that Aiden is his biological son, conceived during a brief reunion with his ex-wife Bella.
—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
PDFs are a common file format, but editing them on a PC commonly brings on a headache.
—
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings on
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In May, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda declared outbreaks after lab tests detected the spread of Bundibugyo virus, which causes a type of Ebola disease.
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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.
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Summerville creates chances mostly by cutting in on his preferred right foot, as shown on the dashboard, and is unafraid to pick out shots from congested central areas.
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To prevent the organs from being rejected by their new human hosts, Revivicor deactivated a gene that codes for the enzyme that creates the alpha-gal molecule.
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Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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For 2026, the V6 generates 536 hp (400 kW), and the electric motor adds another 469 hp (350 kW), but only when there’s charge in the battery, which isn’t for that much of an average lap.
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The violence of the motion generates prodigious amounts of topspin.
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Unlike his later work with Disclosure Day, this prompts a journey of discovery rather than one of fear.
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Two hundred and fifty years later, as artificial intelligence reshapes the practice of law and prompts questions about the future of the profession, the nation's founding offers an unexpected answer.
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This cozy space does a lot with a little, offering bar seating, booths for larger parties and a few tables for smaller groups.
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So does Milot Kiros, the DSA Congressional candidate who won in Colorado on Tuesday.
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Her concept of gravity draws on both East and West, on karma and original sin.
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This article draws on publicly available reporting, Meta statements, Oversight Board findings, and our own experience navigating Facebook’s enforcement and appeals processes.
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The state’s Holocaust Education Bill, passed in 1994, requires every school district to teach the Holocaust with the explicit aim of building tolerance, nurturing democratic values, and confronting what indifference produces.
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Scan your face, train your voice on a few prompts, write (or accept a brand’s) creative brief, and the content produces itself.
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“Brings on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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