as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
an airtight argument is the only thing that will ever bring him around
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Recent Examples of bring around
The military offensive has also brought around half-a-million protesters out onto the streets of Israel to urge Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages.
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Molly Hunter, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Kousser estimates that private individuals and groups, on their own, have brought around 92% of Section 2 cases in total.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
But this brings around the third way that Israel’s war-making seems currently unjust.
—Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
The likelihood of elevated inflation for a few years is there, but 5% inflation is not going to bring around South American, Turkish or post-WW2-style fiat debasement.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Molly Hunter, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Kousser estimates that private individuals and groups, on their own, have brought around 92% of Section 2 cases in total.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
But this brings around the third way that Israel’s war-making seems currently unjust.
—Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 31 July 2025
The likelihood of elevated inflation for a few years is there, but 5% inflation is not going to bring around South American, Turkish or post-WW2-style fiat debasement.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring around
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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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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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The film artfully blends wacky gags and references with resonant themes that affect our world, including discrimination and unconscious bias, satisfying viewers of all ages.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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Still others find their sense of adventure satisfied by ordering the most exotic item on a familiar restaurant's menu.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Made from durable and shock-absorbing materials, this sturdy and compact charger can power up to six devices at the same time, bringing an iPhone 15 back to 65 percent power in just 30 minutes.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Hogan said bringing his children to the protest was a way to teach them civic engagement outside the classroom.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Want to get ahead at work with AI?—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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After a turnover by the Kraken in the neutral zone back across the blue line, Carrick got the puck, skated into the left circle and beat Grubauer low on the blocker side.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Bring around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20around. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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