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
Linkin Park is currently on tour promoting its most recent album From Zero, which helped bring the group back after a years-long hiatus following the death of frontman Chester Bennington.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The clause also allows a referee to bring a Title VII claim either to an arbitrator or to a court.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The big names brought national attention to the theft ring, but other targets slipped by the news media, just as an ordinary burglary might.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2025
Robert had a bloop single to right, bringing home Tauchman to make it 4-1.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The clause also allows a referee to bring a Title VII claim either to an arbitrator or to a court.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The big names brought national attention to the theft ring, but other targets slipped by the news media, just as an ordinary burglary might.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2025
Robert had a bloop single to right, bringing home Tauchman to make it 4-1.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
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How does Monet use color to create that atmosphere?—
Larry Buchanan,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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Changing these molecules would create an unnatural mirror image of a cell, as different as your right hand from your left.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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If you weren’t already convinced that Taylor Swift was a tastemaker of the highest order, consider this: her summer home is in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, one of the quietest, most idyllic and beautiful coastal settings in a state full of truly excellent beach towns.—
Julie Tremaine,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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But President Trump’s actions since winning the Oval Office haven’t convinced markets that his administration is committed to letting the Fed operate independently.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Each dose is customized from a patient's own cells and can cost between $300,000 and two million.—
Jennifer Kite-Powell,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Having these amenities at home requires some cashing out—saunas can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000, while quality cold plunges run up a $13,000 check.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
31 Aug. 2025
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But the move has caused Niger, the country in West Africa where the space rock was initially found, to question the legality of its export.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Severe storms and flooding in Muskego, Wisconsin, caused road closures, sewage issues, and damage to homes and businesses.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The former Ohio senator built clout early on by carrying Trump’s controversial nominees across the finish line, helping persuade Republican senators to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and casting the tiebreaking vote.—
Francesca Chambers,
The Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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This makes storytelling especially effective in advocacy, where the goal is not just to inform but to persuade and inspire action.—
Our Place,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they’re being taken.—
Michael Liedtke,
Fortune,
20 Aug. 2025
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If your business is scaling quickly, has recurring revenue, or is part of a fast-growing niche (like SaaS, healthtech, or clean energy), an M&A advisor might fetch you a better deal.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Wisconsin editor.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Consider using a password manager, which securely stores and generates complex passwords, reducing the risk of password reuse.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Those responses indicated that the mix of aircraft would be decidedly focused on narrowbody aircraft that could satisfy internal domestic growth.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Those stark numbers, coupled with the closure of coal plants and stagnating renewables, had energy companies and lawmakers looking for an alternative. SMRs rose from the fray, boasting the ability to provide consistent power while also satisfying tech companies’ carbon goals.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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