as in brought
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 brought on
As Arizona’s water sources shrink under hotter, drier conditions brought on by climate change, the state may look to desalination as a way to open new water sources.
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Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And that can be brought on by state violence.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The agency has since brought on a new CEO.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The Current brought on Debinha at halftime, and that brought the game to life.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
When Caroline was brought on to tackle the overhaul, the homeowners’ wish was for a cozier kitchen with an English undertone.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Menninger took him to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for a severe colon infection, likely brought on by his long-term use of antibiotics to treat the neck wound.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
The audience can expect to get thrown into a couple of games and be brought on stage.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
As France awaits its next prime minister, Bacharan says many people are in despair over the uncertainty this has brought on the country.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
And that can be brought on by state violence.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The agency has since brought on a new CEO.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
The Current brought on Debinha at halftime, and that brought the game to life.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
When Caroline was brought on to tackle the overhaul, the homeowners’ wish was for a cozier kitchen with an English undertone.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Menninger took him to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for a severe colon infection, likely brought on by his long-term use of antibiotics to treat the neck wound.
—Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
The audience can expect to get thrown into a couple of games and be brought on stage.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025
As France awaits its next prime minister, Bacharan says many people are in despair over the uncertainty this has brought on the country.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought on
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Judge Arthur Engoron issued the ruling on Tuesday to settle the lawsuit brought by Robert Costello, a lawyer from the firm Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP, according to the Associated Press.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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After more than a decade of proxy battles, 2022 brought a surprising truce when Cracker Barrel and Biglari entered into a Nomination and Cooperation Agreement.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Combined, these economic and political pressures created fertile ground for social mobilization.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nothing about disabled people should be created without disabled people and this principle becomes even more critical when dealing with AI systems that can perpetuate or challenge existing biases.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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More than 300 flights were delayed at Denver International Airport on Saturday due to a ground delay caused by thunderstorms in the area.—
Marco Cummings,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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This has understandably caused some mild uproar among particular gamers.—
Mitch Wallace,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Federal prosecutors charged a UK teenager with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and other crimes in connection with the network intrusions of 47 US companies that generated more than $115 million in ransomware payments over a three-year span.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
19 Sep. 2025
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The report by the Deportation Data Project was generated using ICE documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The confession sent Belly into a spiral, which prompted her to tell Jere the night before the wedding.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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On day four, the lineup featured shows from Head of State, House of Aama, Sandy Liang and a host of other designers that prompted show-goers to play with texture from head to toe.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Grand Finale is the third film in a trilogy that spawned from the wild popularity of ITV and PBS’ six-season show set among the halls of a grand, stately home in early 20th century England.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Wong’s blended family might involve a little green alien and a mutant (Leela is the kids’ biological mom), and the kids weren't so much born (in the traditional sense) as they were spawned.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The exosomes produced in this process contain no live cells or intact genetic material.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show starring Kendrick Lamar was executive produced by Jay-Z, whose company Roc Nation is behind picking the Super Bowl halftime performer.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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His work freed men from prison and brought about changes in how police officers do their jobs.—
Joseph Gerth,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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But 2025 has brought about different emotions for the Chiefs.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Brought on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brought%20on. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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