BRING AROUND Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

bring around

verb

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. —

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 See All Example Sentences for bring around

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According to Tally, the actor's daughter convinced him the film would be too controversial.

— Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The Victory Tour Featured All Six Jackson Siblings The final act of Michael is devoted to Joseph’s desperate attempts to convince Michael to tour with his brothers after the success of Thriller.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026