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as in says
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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as in emphasizes
to make more apparent
a blue scarf would bring out the color of your eyes
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Recent Examples of brings out
Hopefully that brings out a better level in us.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Plus, the 100Hz refresh rate brings out details at a faster pace, making for a smoother viewing experience.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The vodka brings out some flavors that would otherwise not be volatile and perks everything up—that little hit of vodka at the end adds a subtle bite, too.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Fashion Week brings out a bit of playfulness in us all, and Oprah is not immune.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Roasting raw vegetables brings out flavor as their natural sugars caramelize.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Lackey is an accomplished all-around gymnast, but there’s something about competing on floor that brings out the best in her.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
For The Times) The annual Loyola-Mira Costa nonleague match that brings out fans en masse is set for March 20 at Mira Costa.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Plus, the 100Hz refresh rate brings out details at a faster pace, making for a smoother viewing experience.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The vodka brings out some flavors that would otherwise not be volatile and perks everything up—that little hit of vodka at the end adds a subtle bite, too.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The rivalry brings out their contrasts, and the success of both programs magnifies the differences even more.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Fashion Week brings out a bit of playfulness in us all, and Oprah is not immune.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Roasting raw vegetables brings out flavor as their natural sugars caramelize.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Lackey is an accomplished all-around gymnast, but there’s something about competing on floor that brings out the best in her.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
For The Times) The annual Loyola-Mira Costa nonleague match that brings out fans en masse is set for March 20 at Mira Costa.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings out
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Residents living outside of those eight Southeast Michigan counties will also see fuel savings, Whitmer says, because those counties are already allowed to sell cheaper fuel blends without a waiver.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The goal, says co-founder Zach Lentsch, is to get those scorecards in the hands of every single resident hunter in the state.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a video lesson, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk emphasizes the importance of compassion when interacting with trauma survivors, highlighting that seemingly negative behaviors may be coping mechanisms for deep emotional pain and urging us to consider their struggles before passing judgment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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Bank of America emphasizes human oversight, transparency, and accountability for AI outcomes across the bank.—
Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rizo tells Ozzy about his Idol, cementing their polycule.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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The book, being published by Doubleday and Pan Macmillan, tells the true story of Zac Brettler, a London teenager who died under mysterious circumstances in 2019.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Orkin reinforces your home's protections, targets those who have weaseled their way into your home, and starts to prep for the colder season where all those bugs will want to come back into your warm and cozy walls.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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This new endeavor signals a strategic evolution in her career, bridging hip-hop with theater in a way that reinforces her while aligning her with one of Broadway’s most celebrated shows.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The phrase also sometimes is used as a battle cry and has been employed by those with a nefarious agenda to instill fear of anyone who utters it and to raise concerns about Islam itself, according to Muslim scholars and civil rights advocates.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 Jan. 2026
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Falduto utters the words as his character Billy to Dewey, playing the opinionated student who becomes the stylist for the band.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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The older son, Dustin, barely speaks, and baby James is wearing a grocery bag for a diaper.—
Francine Prose,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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That speaks to the state of fuel-cell infrastructure in the country.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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Karim just talks to the camera about elephants in a conversational tone.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Karim simply talks to his camera in a conversational tone about the elephants at the San Diego Zoo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The TikTok health trends Ashley discusses required some quick education.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Colm Tóibín discusses his new collection, The News from Dublin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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