1
as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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2
as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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3
as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of bring up
The treaty includes mechanisms for dispute resolution, which both India and Pakistan have used over the years to bring up complaints over technical details and differing interpretations of the treaty's language.
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Betsy Joles, NPR, 8 July 2025
This was brought up yet again with a slew of cancellations that brought up more examples of this, but looking back, this is a pattern, and the question now, is how are we supposed to trust anything Xbox says?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Some broadened the conversation by bringing up dogs, citing their emotional toll and intense needs.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Ketel Marte struck out before Pavin Smith hit a two-run single to trim the deficit to one, bringing up Tawa.
—Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
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Betsy Joles, NPR, 8 July 2025
This was brought up yet again with a slew of cancellations that brought up more examples of this, but looking back, this is a pattern, and the question now, is how are we supposed to trust anything Xbox says?
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
Some broadened the conversation by bringing up dogs, citing their emotional toll and intense needs.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
Ketel Marte struck out before Pavin Smith hit a two-run single to trim the deficit to one, bringing up Tawa.
—Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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Business leaders must raise their voices—not just for equity, but for the sustainability and competitiveness of their own industries.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The statistics seem to suggest that some students and workers are growing dependent on free AI tools—a usage pattern that might become lucrative if AI companies were to begin restricting access or raising prices.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
1 July 2025
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According to the lawsuit, Thomas was introduced by women's swimming head coach Mike Schnur to the women's swimmers during a team meeting in Fall 2019 as their incoming teammate.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Despite the Maxton Hall books publishing in 2018, more readers will now be introduced to the books for the first time.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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The toddler stopped crying about 15 minutes after she had been put down for a nap.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Such as when our yellow Lab Frank couldn’t stop wagging his tail while digging a hole.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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By taking these steps, your recommendation will effectively showcase your nephew's potential while upholding the integrity of the hiring process and fostering workplace harmony.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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But what’s needed is a place to truly foster and nurture those connections.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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That plan would halt roughly $522 billion in investments, many of which are based in red states.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Environmental concerns about the airport’s impact on the Everglades halted plans to develop the facility further in the late 1970s and early 1980s.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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In our extremely online era, anyone caught in an internet backlash should understand that the best response is to say nothing at all—drama will pass once the subject ceases making more content.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The outsoles are made with reliable rubber treads to provide vital traction on slick city streets and beyond, and the sleek leather exteriors will remain in pristine shape even if you get caught in an unexpected rainstorm.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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After a decade of steady global growth, Tesla’s sales have stalled over the past year, dropping 13% in the first quarter.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The absence of customs clearance officers at Chattogram Port effectively stalled the hub’s import-export processes, as there was no one to scan, inspect and clear the goods, preventing the port from releasing any cargo.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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Police reportedly said a dark car pulled up outside Artis Restaurant and Lounge and at least one person opened fire on the crowd after rapper Mello Buckzz's album release party, according to CBS.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Over his time in Utah his shot diet was nearly equal in terms of his catch and shoot versus pull up looks.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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