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
The studio has already brought two young Thai female directors into the fold, helming two features: The Great Esarn Heist, (directed by Cantana Tiprachart); and Songkhram Songkran, (the directorial debut of Pisinee Khaosamai).
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 June 2025
After the trip down memory lane, Storch brought the conversation to the present day and shared his opinion on the criminal charges and violent allegations against the 55-year-old.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 June 2025
After weeks of defense attorneys fighting in court for Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States, the Trump administration brought him back on June 7 to face federal human smuggling charges.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
With a new situation under center, the New York Giants hope to bring stability to their passing game.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
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Sara Merican, Deadline, 26 June 2025
After the trip down memory lane, Storch brought the conversation to the present day and shared his opinion on the criminal charges and violent allegations against the 55-year-old.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 June 2025
After weeks of defense attorneys fighting in court for Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States, the Trump administration brought him back on June 7 to face federal human smuggling charges.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
With a new situation under center, the New York Giants hope to bring stability to their passing game.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
Verb
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Unlike a zoo, the park focuses on creating close, respectful encounters.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Rather than going for conventional boardroom-style ties, Falk is looking at creating ties from materials like lace, pearls, and leather.—
Kristopher Fraser,
Robb Report,
20 June 2025
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Back in Twin Peaks, Jerry Horne is convinced that his foot is talking.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
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Your knowledge of a topic is often less important than your ability to convince others that your opponent is an idiot.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Read Next Boise & Garden City These homes cost less than $200,000.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
21 June 2025
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Bringing him back on a one-year minimum would save them nearly a million dollars on their cap sheet while costing Bradley nothing.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The system works by stopping micro-inflammation, which disrupts the hair’s growth cycle, stopping new growth in its tracks and is easily caused by hormones, stress and genetic disposition.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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After a sit-down interview with Bobbie Thomas, Harlow was surprised by Jenna Bush Hager with video messages from three women with vitiligo, an autoimmune condition that causes patches of skin to lose pigment.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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As the relationship between the young couple became more serious, Sarah’s parents tried to show him the best of Kansas City in the hopes that Yaron — who grew up in Germany and Israel — might be persuaded to stay in the US.—
Wolf Blitzer,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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Even with that new path looming, though, his father, Ignacio, persuaded him to attend one last tryout in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo that would be scouted by all 30 MLB teams.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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That fetched Shildt out of the dugout as Cease raised his right index finger.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The most expensive transaction closed May 16 in Costa Mesa, where 13 units on nearly 1 acre fetched $661,538 per unit.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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After Trump abruptly ended negotiations on Friday with Canada over that country’s new digital service tax—a 3% charge on foreign tech companies for revenue generated from Canadian users—the Canadian government decided over the weekend to rescind the tax.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Google signed a deal to buy power generated through nuclear fusion, only the second such agreement to use the as-yet-unviable technology.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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