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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The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit its highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the war in Iran. Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 Heavy equipment had to be brought on site to remove parts of the collapsed roof. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 June 2026 Sometimes guests go a little too far, though, and now Disney is setting limits on decorations and other items guests may bring on board. Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Stricker brought on Austin Gosswiller, whose family has roots in Hawaii, to tackle the surf portion of the project, showcasing Kahanamoku gracefully riding a wave. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 3 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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