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
The vodka brings out some flavors that would otherwise not be volatile and perks everything up—that little hit of vodka at the end adds a subtle bite, too.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The packed board meeting Tuesday night brought out heavy emotions from residents and teachers alike, as dozens of speakers addressed the ongoing strikes and labor negotiations.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Fine dining likely involves not only a waiter but someone who advises on wines, someone to keep the table clean as you dine, someone to bring out the cheese cart.
—Adam Ozimek, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Over the course of a standard snake yoga class, 2-3 handlers bring out about fifteen reptiles.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The packed board meeting Tuesday night brought out heavy emotions from residents and teachers alike, as dozens of speakers addressed the ongoing strikes and labor negotiations.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Fine dining likely involves not only a waiter but someone who advises on wines, someone to keep the table clean as you dine, someone to bring out the cheese cart.
—Adam Ozimek, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Over the course of a standard snake yoga class, 2-3 handlers bring out about fifteen reptiles.
—Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring out
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As with most award shows, part of the fun is scrolling social media to see what other viewers are saying, checking out the memes being made and enjoying the highlights from the night.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a recent interview with Time, Foundation co-founder Mike LeBlanc said the company deployed two Phantom Mk-I humanoid robots to Ukraine in February.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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And in some cases, CEOs have less authority, as flatter organizations emphasize collaboration over top-down decision-making.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Rather than chronological or geographical groupings, Barnes emphasized formal relationships of light, line, and color across cultures and time periods.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Today, Anthropic is so big, so powerful, that every word uttered by its CEO is a potential news story.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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During the international ceremony, the BBC broadcast an outburst from a Tourette’s campaigner that included a racial slur, which was uttered while the actors were on stage.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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Adjust a subscription or renegotiate a small fee, then record the change, because tracking progress reinforces confidence and protects your careful planning.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Security around Jewish schools and other sites was reinforced after an explosion near a synagogue in Liege, Belgium, and a blast that caused a small fire at the entrance of a synagogue in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam on Friday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Since childhood, letter writer was told to show up for older siblings who never reciprocated.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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One of Ghazali's neighbors told The Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, that the assailant's brother was killed in an airstrike.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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Conservatives tried and failed to convince Thune to pursue a talking filibuster, an old-school way of blockading legislation that might eventually allow the SAVE America Act to pass at 50 votes.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Documents said that police said Michaud talked with the student about the school and the CPS investigation.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Teams of attorneys for the defendants were each given 15 minutes to speak Wednesday.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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If emotions surge, pause to write thoughts before speaking, then return with a softer tone so both sides feel heard and respected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Republicans on Capitol Hill have begun discussing with the White House a supplemental funding bill for the conflict in Iran, and even fiscal hawks seem to be on board.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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During her tenure as a state representative and throughout her campaign for Illinois comptroller, Croke has pointed to her experience as a mother when discussing policies affecting working families.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Bring out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20out. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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