1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff
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2
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong
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3
as in to cost
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bring
Symbolic political prisoner releases bring hope The Chavismo movement has been accused of jailing political prisoners for decades and holding them in the infamous Helicoide prison, controlled by the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN).
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Flora Charner, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Below, Bader and Blyth talk key scenes from the first roadtrip moment to the Bamboula’s dance scene as well as their feelings of bringing the first Emily Henry book adaptation to life.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2026
The type of book that brings me joy.
—Laura Dave, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
None of this, however, was enough to bring the stock into the green for the week.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
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Flora Charner, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Below, Bader and Blyth talk key scenes from the first roadtrip moment to the Bamboula’s dance scene as well as their feelings of bringing the first Emily Henry book adaptation to life.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2026
The type of book that brings me joy.
—Laura Dave, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
None of this, however, was enough to bring the stock into the green for the week.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
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The Horned Frogs are far from an offensive juggernaut, but TCU has typically been able to create open looks off the pick-and-roll with Harding or by feeding Punch in the post.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Teachers' associations from Natomas, Rocklin, Twin Rivers, West Sacramento and Woodland used art supplies on Saturday to create signs of solidarity.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Just weeks after the fun ended, Mosley must convince boosters, donors and fans that 2025 doesn't have to be a one-off.—
Mac Engel Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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But some believe a traveling, apocalyptic preacher convinced her that killing Noah, John, Paul, Luke and Mary was the only way to save them from eternal damnation.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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More 2025 to 2024 Charlotte grocery comparisons Overall, most items in our shopping cart cost more than in 2024.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The first research and innovation building is projected to cost up to $260 million, and the university had already begun some pre-construction activities, McCuistion said.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Be sure to rinse the gasket well to prevent the vinegar from drying out the rubber and causing cracks.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Its main purpose is to act as a sealant to keep water from getting behind the tiles to cause mold or mildew to develop in the wall.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Based on that estimate, the board persuaded members to approve an $18,750 assessment per person.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Elphaba tries to persuade them not to, and stay and fight for their home.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 Jan. 2026
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And crude isn’t fetching the kind of prices that would make this kind of investment an easy call.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
4 Jan. 2026
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The top 10 auction performers collectively realized roughly $225 million, with each car fetching an astonishing eight-figure sum.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 Dec. 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Solar built into the body When deployed across multiple exterior surfaces, the system can generate meaningful power.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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The crab rangoon added a satisfying crunch and works well as a sharable appetizer.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The great mystery is whether every solution — every single possible fluid history that satisfies the Navier-Stokes equations — makes sense everywhere and always.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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