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
Rice said the massive collaboration in search-and-rescue efforts over the past few weeks helped bring the missing persons count down from over 160 to just single digits.
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 July 2025
The ball kicked off the wall near the foul line, allowing Sosa to score from first to bring the Sox within 3-2.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The Blackfeet tribe of Montana, their current chairman and tribal council signed a letter in strong support to bring the logo back.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is expediting its full-time MBA program so students can bring their enhanced skills into the workforce more quickly.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
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Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 20 July 2025
The ball kicked off the wall near the foul line, allowing Sosa to score from first to bring the Sox within 3-2.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
The Blackfeet tribe of Montana, their current chairman and tribal council signed a letter in strong support to bring the logo back.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville is expediting its full-time MBA program so students can bring their enhanced skills into the workforce more quickly.
—Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
Verb
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Complete the Look Banana Republic Factory Linen-Blend Quilted Jumpsuit A set of coveralls like this linen-blend style can create a stylish no-fuss outfit.—
Rylee Johnston,
People.com,
27 July 2025
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Do not follow large vehicles closely - Large vehicles like trucks or buses can create a spray of water that can reduce your visibility.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
26 July 2025
Verb
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My 16-year-old daughter finally convinced me to try a heatless curling set, and honestly, it’s saved my hair.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
26 July 2025
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The sustained interest has Crawford convinced that demand for cottage cheese isn’t just a passing craze.—
Danielle Wiener-Bronner,
CNN Money,
26 July 2025
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If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Basic options typically cost $30 or less while midrange models go for roughly $50-$100.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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What causes a 'heat dome'? Heat domes occur when an area of high pressure settles over a region and suppresses clouds, allowing intense sunshine to heat the ground and air above it efficiently.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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Particles from wildfire smoke can cause minor symptoms, such as mild eye or throat irritation, or more serious heart and lung issues in some cases, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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Eventually, the victim is persuaded to contact an IT security representative, who, in fact, is part of the ransomware operation.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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During an interview with The Standard, Ozzy admitted that even though he was intoxicated during the violent incident, that didn't persuade him to stop drinking.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Prices too, continue to climb and sellers are still fetching nearly all of their asking price.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Instead, these agents promise to fetch answers, shop for deals and even draft research papers.—
Perry Carpenter,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Control rods are used to control the speed of the reactions that generate nuclear fission, and in turn nuclear energy.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The German champions are the fifth-highest-earning club in world football, according to Deloitte, and consistently profitable, generating a £135m pre-tax surplus in the past five seasons.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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What was [satisfying] about that was a lot of those students ended up living very fulfilling lives.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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Nuts are a crunchy, satisfying snack packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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