bring on

verb

Definition of bring onnext
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences

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Recent Examples of bring on Per Cleveland Clinic, rhabdomyolysis is often brought on by excessive exercise or injury, and can be life-threatening. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026 Apple recently hiked its prices partly due to a global memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom, which helped drive revenue. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 Police believe the alleged misconduct dates back to at least 2022 when Bumper was brought on as the new food services director. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Evero was brought on the Panthers’ staff in 2023 after a successful brief stint as defensive coordinator with the Denver Broncos. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring on
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring on
  1. cause
  2. create
  3. bring
  4. generate
  5. prompt
  6. bring about
  7. do
  8. produce
Verb
  • The agency analyzed the genetic sequence of the virus from the person who died in Washington and found no changes that would make the virus spread more easily or cause more severe illness, a CDC spokesperson said.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Over that period, the Maillard reaction causes sugars and amino acids to react under heat, which gradually turns the cloves dark.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of cause
Verb
  • The deep soaking tub and clear shower stall are set pieces in the room, creating a real open and airy feel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Knight may have been thinking about the film for 16 years, but creating the version that is coming out in 2026 wouldn’t have been possible without all of the learnings spread across films like ParaNorman and Kubo and the Two Strings.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of create
Verb
  • TobenONE is a Chinese tech company that specializes in workspace accessories that bring a little more order to office desks.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • DiGenova resigned from the Justice Department in September without bringing any criminal charges.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of bring
Verb
  • The cyclists cross the state, generating an economic impact estimated at $25 million.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
  • In tests by cybersecurity firm McAfee, a three-second clip was enough to generate a clone with an 85% match to the original speaker.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of generate
Verb
  • Owens won't discuss midterm politics, even though what she's learned about the lack of housing and transportation in the area has prompted her to run for the non-partisan town council.
    — Ayesha Rascoe, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Moreover, failing to muster Social Security reform would prompt bond market strain, according to research published in June by George Mason University's Mercatus Center.
    — Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of prompt
Verb
  • What might seem like prudent preparation in Washington or Tehran could help bring about the war it is meant to deter.
    — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • These governments implemented large welfare programs that brought about severe fiscal deficits and deep economic recession.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of bring about
Verb
  • However, the touchdown did little to change the outcome as Liberty secured a 49-10 victory.
    — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
  • When Queen did Flash Gordon in 1980, that was something genuinely new — a rock band scoring an entire film.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of do
Verb
  • That changed on Sunday against the Patriots as Robinson produced two sacks against Drake Maye, adding to his season total of four sacks.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
  • These structures form a mesh-like network that immobilizes the kerosene, producing a material with liquid and solid-like properties.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of produce

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