1
as in to say
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he ever so casually brings out the names of celebrities with whom he's supposedly buddy-buddy
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2
as in to emphasize
to make more apparent
a blue scarf would bring out the color of your eyes
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Recent Examples of bring out
Tragedies bring out the best in people — at least that’s the assumption of a decent society.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
Wojciech Szczesny was brought out of retirement to cover for the skipper and did a pretty outstanding job as Barca won all three titles on offer in Spain.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
The problem brought out the yellow flags before the Spaniard was able to launch the car.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
This brought out Penta and Sami Zayn to even the odds.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
Wojciech Szczesny was brought out of retirement to cover for the skipper and did a pretty outstanding job as Barca won all three titles on offer in Spain.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
The problem brought out the yellow flags before the Spaniard was able to launch the car.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
This brought out Penta and Sami Zayn to even the odds.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring out
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Two men are dead following a shooting in Dundalk on Monday, Baltimore County Police say.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
8 July 2025
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The crash was reported shortly after 6:30 a.m. on June 28 at the intersection of West Taylor and Spring streets, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
8 July 2025
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That said, many policymakers have emphasized taking a wait and see approach to monetary policy in the coming months as the economic impact of government policy plays out.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Lawmakers who support using STAR bonds emphasize that taxpayers aren’t on the hook if the projects don’t make enough money to pay back the debt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The responses to use of one of the terms that still can’t be printed or aired in most mainstream news outlets often depends on the affiliation of the person who uttered the word.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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In our bubble, that slur was only uttered by crude uncles.—
Charles E. Kraus,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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In psychology, rituals are known to reduce anxiety and reinforce identity, especially during change.—
Virgie Tovar,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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As the fireline is constructed, inspected or reinforced, mappers record those details to adjust the containment percentage.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Choosing which works to show and which stories to tell.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Nobody told them to take the president off the stage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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Not talking an exceptionally high level; not the top-shelf stuff.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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Chaidez continued talking to the victim as his partner Officer Rudy Dereza applied a tourniquet and waited for the medics, who eventually took her to Mercy Medical Center, where she was treated before going on to a Chicago trauma hospital.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Their stories—rooted in resilience, strategy, faith, and fire—speak directly to Black women and girls watching, learning, and preparing to take their place in the lineage of excellence.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Festival highlights include the Friday opening night celebration, featuring a powerful lineup of live performances, spoken word and cultural showcases that reflect the global Black experience.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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In a survey of 404 regular users of AI companionship apps, researchers at MIT Media Lab found that 12 percent of respondents initially sought out these systems to cope with loneliness, and 14 percent used them to discuss personal or mental-health issues.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Consider discussing with your healthcare provider how your diet can impact your joint pain.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
1 July 2025
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“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20out. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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