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 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.
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Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
While the company’s massive January event — billed as the world’s largest collector car auction — typically brings around 4,500 vehicles offered over 13 days, the July auction spans four days and brings about 1,500 vehicles to Osceola Heritage Park.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Furthermore, once the cart passes them, used rollers need to be continually brought around to the front of the line to keep the cargo moving.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
The effort is following in the footsteps of the Lake Effect project that was launched in 2013 and brought around 40 artists to the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District to transform 19 walls and alleys into canvases.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
While the company’s massive January event — billed as the world’s largest collector car auction — typically brings around 4,500 vehicles offered over 13 days, the July auction spans four days and brings about 1,500 vehicles to Osceola Heritage Park.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Furthermore, once the cart passes them, used rollers need to be continually brought around to the front of the line to keep the cargo moving.
—Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025
The effort is following in the footsteps of the Lake Effect project that was launched in 2013 and brought around 40 artists to the Miller Beach Arts & Creative District to transform 19 walls and alleys into canvases.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring around
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While speaking on a panel at the opening of the movie, which details the life and career of actor John Candy, who died at 43 in 1994, Reynolds revealed that his 2-year-old son, Olin, played a key part in convincing Bill Murray, 74, to have a role in the documentary.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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His life was going nowhere, until his brother Scott dragged him off the couch and convinced Dean to sign up with his acting coach, Bill Esper.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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But much like Howard Jarvis feared, the tax-and-spend interests have sought to destroy Proposition 13 ever since, most recently by persuading courts to carve loopholes in its constitutional protections and invent new ways for government agencies to raise revenue.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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Elizabeth Stage, whose Oakland hills home barely escaped the deadly 1991 firestorm, and whose work as president of the Oakland FireSafe Council involves persuading residents to adopt Zone 0 measures, said the study would be a helpful, persuasive tool.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Dancing alone in her bedroom won’t satisfy her, especially after Hollywood claims her for a dance competition slash reality TV show.—
Eliana Ramage
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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His Coconut Grove home, as well as his wages as a city commissioner, have both been protected by the courts and cannot be collected to satisfy the judgment.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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The West Virginia native became the face of female boxing in the mid-1990s, covering Sports Illustrated and helping to bring attention and legitimacy to the sport.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs brought a lot of blitzes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Those in a market that can buy a version with a SIM tray will get a 3,988mAh battery.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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But offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo can manufacture easy touches for Brown to get him in rhythm early.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Bring around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20around. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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