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
Orva is looking to scale its marketplace platform, and has brought on Stephanie Fox as CEO to do the job.
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Santana was brought on as interim city manager in April 2025 after Ned Thomas resigned from the position in March.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Upon seeing an early cut of the film, the studio cemented its involvement and brought on Moriah Media, which is also involved with One Day in October.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Foulon says Orange Cyberdefense is still actively hiring, bringing on 500 to 600 people a year, with a particular focus on younger talent.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Santana was brought on as interim city manager in April 2025 after Ned Thomas resigned from the position in March.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Upon seeing an early cut of the film, the studio cemented its involvement and brought on Moriah Media, which is also involved with One Day in October.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 May 2026
Foulon says Orange Cyberdefense is still actively hiring, bringing on 500 to 600 people a year, with a particular focus on younger talent.
—Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring on
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The spike in commodity prices caused by the war in the Middle East has handed them one of their richest trading environments in years.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2026
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Hilton wants to restore California’s competitive edge as a place for productions by creating financial incentives for film productions, cover the initial and technical costs associated with the development of a film or television project and reserve funding for independent and mid-budget projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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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,
30 May 2026
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In White Mana’s case, the diner’s rise from fair exhibit to real restaurant has brought nationwide attention over the years, but most reviewers agree that its burger cooked over a bed of onions lives up to the hype.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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This is a Stanley Cup Final between two franchises that bring it at the concession stands.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Carolina generated a ton of shots from around the Vegas net and scored all four of its goals from right in front.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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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,
10 June 2026
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The video, captured Thursday afternoon on a security camera on Hawaii’s Big Island, prompted the property owner to call 911 immediately.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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One member escaped and alerted authorities, prompting a rescue operation on May 23.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The Knicks will come home with a 2-0 series lead on Monday, but the Game 2 victory, the biggest for the Knicks in a generation, brought about unruly behavior outside the Garden.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Cyber is a historically fragmented industry, and the company is trying to bring about consolidation.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Rather than attacking all rapidly growing cells, as chemotherapy does, the drug targets a key cancer-driving pathway known as KRAS, which is involved in more than 90% of pancreatic tumors.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Ionic liquids are essentially salts that stay in liquid form even in the vacuum of space, which very few materials can do.—
Omar Kardoudi
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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The second highest waste generator that year, Tesla’s plant in Fremont, produced 115,136 pounds of MMA waste, by comparison, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Keeping with the old school vibe, the band pulled in old friends Joe Gittleman (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and Matt Appleton (Reel Big Fish) to produce.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20on. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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