1
as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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2
as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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3
as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of bring up
Solomon brings up Reiner’s diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, an illness that can involve mania, depression and the delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking associated with schizophrenia.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Now's a good time to bring up other things.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
On the flip side, 10 of the 12 teams that got a grade of C- or worse in the category have turf fields, with the Tennessee Titans’ Nissan Stadium and MetLife Stadium, the home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, bringing up the rear with F- scores.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Although such a proposal would impact landlords and renters across the city, it was originally brought up after residents of the Serra Grove apartment complex complained their new landlord was bending substantial renovation rules to evict longtime tenants and relist units at double the price.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Now's a good time to bring up other things.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
On the flip side, 10 of the 12 teams that got a grade of C- or worse in the category have turf fields, with the Tennessee Titans’ Nissan Stadium and MetLife Stadium, the home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, bringing up the rear with F- scores.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Although such a proposal would impact landlords and renters across the city, it was originally brought up after residents of the Serra Grove apartment complex complained their new landlord was bending substantial renovation rules to evict longtime tenants and relist units at double the price.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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Despite his status as a longtime Democratic donor, Ellison’s acquisition of The Free Press and his installation of founder Bari Weiss atop CBS News also raised alarm from Democrats, who have criticized some of her editorial decisions as biased against the left.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mahan, who recently entered the race and is supported by Silicon Valley leaders, has quickly raised millions of dollars, as have two independent expenditures committees backing his bid.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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These age prediction tools, introduced at the start of 2026, use factors such as the length of time an account has been active and its usage patterns to determine the authentic age of the user.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 Mar. 2026
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To complement the sweet heat flavors of the new sandwich, the beloved chicken chain is also introducing a full line of four Strawberry Hibiscus flavored beverages.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kuemper stopped 21 shots for the Kings, who entered the night one point out of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rather than stopping disagreements from happening, this aspect is about repairing any damage left behind.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Connecting generations experiencing loneliness The project is run by Matter Neuroscience, which says the goal is to foster connection between generations that most often experience loneliness.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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But there are dozens of fine dining restaurants that have earned the highest culinary accolades, while fostering safe, equitable and supportive environments.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In seeing their six-game winning streak halted just before hitting the friendly skies for a four-game road trip that tips off in Phoenix on Sunday, the Hornets (32-32) were victimized by Miami in the fourth quarter.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Dubai and its long-haul carrier Emirates said Saturday the airline would resume operations after temporarily halting them following an Iranian attack on the city-state.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In his third season as starter, Maiava won’t have the benefit of one of college football’s best pass-catching pairs at his disposal.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Unable to raise budgets as fast as populations, some cities slowed or stalled new development, rather than depress services to existing taxpayers.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The process would open up a new chance at freedom in a state where clemency is granted in just a fraction of cases and other post-conviction relief, like the state’s Juveniles and Young Adults Convicted as Adults program, or JYACAP, is limited or stalled, Meyer said.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Tramon Mark pulls up for a, what else, midrange jumper and OU takes yet another timeout.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Use a rake with short straight tines to pull up thatch from small areas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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