1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff
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2
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong
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3
as in to cost
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bring
Was Edward Guinness responsible for bringing Guinness beer into America?
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The hurricane center uses this label for systems that haven’t formed yet but could bring tropical storm conditions to land within 72 hours.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Hospital staff informed officers that baby boy Mateo Rideout was brought into the hospital with life threatening injuries.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
The new global headquarters would bring at least 150 jobs to the area, according to the release.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The hurricane center uses this label for systems that haven’t formed yet but could bring tropical storm conditions to land within 72 hours.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Hospital staff informed officers that baby boy Mateo Rideout was brought into the hospital with life threatening injuries.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
The new global headquarters would bring at least 150 jobs to the area, according to the release.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
Verb
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Instead, the inning unraveled just long enough for the Red Sox to create a brand-new ballgame.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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Since then, no one has been able to convince me that Sophia Bush is straight and I’ve finally been vindicated!—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ochocinco, the former All-Pro wideout, wasn’t convinced.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Evans said building a new parking garage near downtown would cost over $20 million, and that space is limited in the area for new lots or parking structures.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The notion that vaccines cause autism was born out of a fraudulent 1998 study, hypothesizing that the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine caused intestinal inflammation, which, in turn, led to the development of autism.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Even an occasional rodent will appear, probably the single visitor that caused the suspension of the entire operation.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Pittsburgh’s defense rested on the idea that the taxes equal out when considering the school-district tax—a point, as explained above, that failed to persuade the judges who have presided over this litigation.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Following two successful seasons at Ole Miss, Lane weighed the possibility of taking another head coaching job, but Landry persuaded him to stay.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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According to Fine Dining Lovers, the ideal time to harvest apples is between September and late October, so fetch them at their crispest.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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For sellers who may have bought their homes at the height of the pandemic and were wishing to now fetch the same prices for them, Florida’s recent shift in favor of buyers is a tough pill to swallow.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Done right, these collaborations not only generate hype, but pay off.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Morrisey hasn’t withdrawn his executive order, which conflicts with the state’s immunization law, and has generated confusion and uncertainty.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 20 colors, there will be any number of hues that fit the bride’s requirements, while satisfying your own taste too.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Glazed doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and pain au chocolat satisfy those with a sweet tooth, while a pan con tomate station, an excellent Spanish cheese spread, and tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet) kept things local.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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