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as in to fulfill
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the cast and crew were able to bring off an eccentric but engaging reinterpretation of King Lear
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as in to rescue
to remove from danger or harm
had it been alerted in time, a nearby ship might have been able to bring off all of the passengers from the Titanic
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Recent Examples of bring off
Real Madrid star Arda Guler was caught disagreeing with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, after being brought off in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The exits of head coaches Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca have brought off-field upheaval for both clubs.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Not long after the half, Trinity Rodman was brought off the Spirit bench for Sofia Cantore, bringing the crowd to its feet.
—CBS News, 23 Nov. 2025
Jennings was brought off the practice squad as a fill-in.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Wahlberg, still sleek at 54, and cool as a dozen cucumbers, comes on like the more natural version of what Tom Cruise tried to bring off (and never quite did, in my estimation) in the Jack Reacher films.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Cox helps Cumming to bring off one of the most rewarding performances of his long career.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
Just 35 minutes into the latter fixture midweek in the Champions League, however, the Frenchman asked to be brought off and then had a thigh injury confirmed which will keep him away from Vallecas and possibly the Intercontinental Cup final on December 18.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The Barefoot College began its pioneering work to bring off-grid solar power to India’s villages in the 1990s.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2016
Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The exits of head coaches Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca have brought off-field upheaval for both clubs.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Not long after the half, Trinity Rodman was brought off the Spirit bench for Sofia Cantore, bringing the crowd to its feet.
—CBS News, 23 Nov. 2025
Jennings was brought off the practice squad as a fill-in.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Wahlberg, still sleek at 54, and cool as a dozen cucumbers, comes on like the more natural version of what Tom Cruise tried to bring off (and never quite did, in my estimation) in the Jack Reacher films.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Cox helps Cumming to bring off one of the most rewarding performances of his long career.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
Just 35 minutes into the latter fixture midweek in the Champions League, however, the Frenchman asked to be brought off and then had a thigh injury confirmed which will keep him away from Vallecas and possibly the Intercontinental Cup final on December 18.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The Barefoot College began its pioneering work to bring off-grid solar power to India’s villages in the 1990s.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Feb. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring off
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Sachs said additional data about Idahoans would likely have to be collected to fulfill the requirements.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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The once-largest navy in the world had to borrow a warship from Germany to fulfill its NATO obligations to patrol the North Atlantic.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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But Emma said the Russian government showed little interest in rescuing her sister, pointing to Elizabeth's public opinions online as a human rights activist.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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This gentle girl was a stray who was rescued and has adjusted well to her new environment.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chris Kuhns, who worked as an investigator in the BOI for 20 years and wrote the shelved report into Ramirez’s death, was frustrated by the unit’s inability to accomplish what it was required to do by law.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Listen to Music or an Audiobook Music can easily transform your energy and mood, so use it as motivation to accomplish your to-do list.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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As gas prices continue to climb across the Bay Area, lawmakers are considering a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax, an idea that could save drivers about 18 cents per gallon.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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King had saved this view, and their first decent cup of coffee, for the end of the course.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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But research also suggests that slower walking performed over a longer duration may initially produce greater total fat loss in overweight individuals than faster walking performed for shorter periods.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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But that’s exactly how the night climaxed on Friday (March 27) when the uncanny Argentine duo CA7RIEL y Paco Amoroso took over Canvas on 10th in Chelsea, New York to perform their electrifying new album, Free Spirits, for the first time.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
28 Mar. 2026
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The expectation is to win and achieve goals like the team did in 2024.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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But those tactical successes don't necessarily translate to achieving all the president's strategic aims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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This year, Florida has already executed four people and has three other cases with death warrants signed.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Billy Leon Kearse, 53, was executed on March 17 for the death of Fort Pierce police officer Danny Parrish during a 1991 traffic stop.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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After recently signing a standard NBA contract after starting the season on a two-way deal, Cain did a little bit of everything with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists in 22 minutes.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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After the pair were arrested, Haghighi also co-signed a letter of protest—as did Panahi, who, in turn, was arrested and imprisoned.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Bring off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20off. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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