1
as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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2
as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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3
as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of bring up
Stone also brought up the nearly $70 million the county has paid into that fund.
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
But in this age of instant communication, the Los Angeles Kings’ head coach and team captain quickly were brought up to speed with disturbing news.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Both were brought up in the Bay Area.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The 20th overall pick (which Dallas acquired in the Micah Parsons-Green Bay trade) brought up some intriguing possibilities.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
But in this age of instant communication, the Los Angeles Kings’ head coach and team captain quickly were brought up to speed with disturbing news.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Both were brought up in the Bay Area.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
The 20th overall pick (which Dallas acquired in the Micah Parsons-Green Bay trade) brought up some intriguing possibilities.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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Davis said that many online commenters seemed to object both to tipping and service charges, even as restaurateurs struggle to raise menu prices to keep pace with the soaring costs of food and rent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Murder-for-hire theories have been raised.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lanson Place answered the call in 2005 as one of Hong Kong’s first boutique hotels, introducing a more intimate, residential-style approach to luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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All four companies have taken steps to improve safety, including by introducing parental controls tools, adding privacy settings for young users, increasing content restrictions and offering options to limit notifications or time spent scrolling.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Venezuela - once Cuba's top supplier - effectively stopped sending shipments in mid-December.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The government also stopped collecting and reporting crucial survey findings on transgender students — data that have shown higher rates of depression, drug use, bullying and other problems.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, there is a growing recognition that advanced economies might benefit from shifting their focus from merely transmitting information, a task machines increasingly perform well, towards fostering creativity, adaptability, and lifelong learning.—
José Manuel Barroso,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Traditionally, the cookie program teaches scouts these skills through in-person learning opportunities, and though the season will have significantly less in-person social interaction, Andersson said the Digital Cookie program continues to foster the same kinds of lessons.—
Talia Mcwright,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Stellantis cancelled its line of Jeep plug-in hybrids earlier this year, and companies including Nissan and Tesla have halted or ended some EV models entirely.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Hospital officials halted care at the center's total 35 clinics in the state.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Clippers enter the final stretch of the season as the hottest team in the NBA, having won 20 of their past 27 games, a feat that caught many insiders by surprise.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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So, this is about when undeniable attraction catches you off guard, but also the enormous consequences of following that urge and that feeling, and the consequences of that for the families around you, however innocent your intent is.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Once met with only mild pushback, solar projects are now increasingly entangled in the same policy fights that have long stalled wind development across the country.—
Suhail Bhat,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The pandemic and the need for funds for a larger expedition temporarily stalled a return to the area.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The gang pulls up to a desolate area, finding Albert's most recent car there.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Brunson hit Smith with four crossovers into a step-back two to bring the Knicks within two, then invited Eason to perform the Electric Slide before pulling up for the go-ahead two with less than 30 seconds in regulation.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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