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 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.
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
These are the kinds of features with which Apple can bring around naysayers.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
What To Know Korman told Asbury Park Press that the holiday weekend brought around 100,000 visitors to Seaside Heights.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The brands bring around 200 pieces, worth multimillions of dollars, and the sell-throughs are usually 100 percent.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
These are the kinds of features with which Apple can bring around naysayers.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 12 June 2025
What To Know Korman told Asbury Park Press that the holiday weekend brought around 100,000 visitors to Seaside Heights.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The brands bring around 200 pieces, worth multimillions of dollars, and the sell-throughs are usually 100 percent.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring around
Verb
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None of it, though, has convinced Putin to change course.—
Daniel DePetris,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Kohnen ultimately convinced the Oceangate CEO to change some of the language on their website to reflect its experimental status, but felt like the public still wouldn’t understand that the safety of the submersible hadn’t been verified.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Suspect arrested on scene The suspect, who was not publicly identified, was arrested after bystanders persuaded him to drop his firearm.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Trump has persuaded them to align with Putin’s rejection of the ceasefire and instead adopt an overall peace deal view.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Bulldog gravy adds flavor to modest meals that need to satisfy hungry, hardworking families.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Nut butters, like almond butter and peanut butter, are known to help satisfy hunger cravings and contain key nutrients to keep you feeling full.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Aug. 2025
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Amazon's contract for 38 Vulcan launches—six Vulcan flights reserved by Sierra Space for its Dream Chaser cargo vehicle, and the 13 remaining Atlas Vs—bring ULA's potential order book to approximately 100 missions.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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The department framed limits as bringing services in line with national norms, but some people, such as those who received therapy multiple times a week, could see cutbacks.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
13 Aug. 2025
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Students apply separately to get into magnet programs.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Senators’ previous owner, the late Eugene Melnyk, put the wheels in motion for a potential project at LeBreton Flats back in 2016, but was never able to get the project off the ground.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Bring around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20around. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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