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 2022, multiple outlets reported that Disney was developing a third Princess Diaries movie, and filmmaker Adele Lim (Joy Ride) was brought on to direct the project in October 2024. Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 The cause of his death was the source of wide-spread speculation in the French media, with reports of depression brought on by mounting debts and rumors, never substantiated, that the Michelin Guide was planning to remove one of La Côte d’Or’s three stars. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 No Doubt were fresh from their 2024 Coachella comeback when Halpin, who worked on their 2009 Summer Tour, was brought on for their residency. Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026 Following Foster’s hiring in early 2025, Washington brought on another active NFL agent, Sean Howard, to serve as the school’s senior associate athletic director for business development. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 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 26 Apr. 2026.

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