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
Thursday and Friday A third storm system is set to arrive in the Los Angeles region Thursday, bringing around a quarter of an inch to half an inch of rain in the coast and valley areas and up to an inch in the mountains.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The month of December typically brings around 2 to 3 inches of rain to the region, on average, records show.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
According to the release, the new distribution center in Franklin would bring around 430 full-time jobs to Kentucky.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Concern for their rising electricity bills brought around 100 people to a public hearing in Lawrence over AES's proposal to increase costs further.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The month of December typically brings around 2 to 3 inches of rain to the region, on average, records show.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2025
According to the release, the new distribution center in Franklin would bring around 430 full-time jobs to Kentucky.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Concern for their rising electricity bills brought around 100 people to a public hearing in Lawrence over AES's proposal to increase costs further.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring around
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Proctor, who had worked at the VA years earlier, tried to convince her husband to seek help as the bills piled up.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Doug is convinced the compliments were the perfect medicine.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Influencers have become a routine part of persuading voters in local, state and national races as legacy media’s reach has waned, though there are few laws on the books regulating them.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Neither leader elaborated on what persuaded them about the possibility of peace in Europe’s longest conflict since World War II.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The judges also questioned Texas Solicitor General William Peterson over his arguments that the House is prevented from using proxy voting under the quorum clause, questioning if physical presence is needed to satisfy that requirement.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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Watering every couple of weeks will satisfy this fragrant perennial.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Mercury enters Gemini in your 5th House of Creativity, bringing fresh language, playful ideas, and more courage around self expression.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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The holiday weekend brought even more people into the city.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The area North Cornwall has plenty of fancy restaurants, but Prawn on the Lawn in Padstow gets the balance right between sophisticated seafood and laidback service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Cameron Brink’s 10 points were the only ones provided by the Sparks’ bench, while the Tempo got 42 points from reserves.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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“Bring around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20around. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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