bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on
Synonyms of bring onnext

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Examples of bring on in a Sentence

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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In an attempt to fix that, new pitching coach Alon Leichman, assistant coach Gabe Ribas, bullpen coach Matt Buschmann, and pitching coordinator Matt Daniels were brought on board. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2026 Blame should be on the offender and more attention, and print, should be brought on the true crimes that got them to this ultimate result. Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026 The Lions are bringing on Russell Reynolds Associates to conduct a global search for a new president and CEO. Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026 Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise . Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring on

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring on was in 1558

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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20on. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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