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
There was a specific instance brought up by Nocella, as Jontay Porter, an ex-Toronto Raptors player, received a lifetime ban from the NBA and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud as part of a gambling scheme last year.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Michele previously spoke about what makes Marie different from Homelander and brought up that she was nurtured differently.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In January, Ripa brought up the hypothetical of them deciding to get divorced.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The slurry was freeze-dried and brought up to 950 °C for an hour to decompose.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Michele previously spoke about what makes Marie different from Homelander and brought up that she was nurtured differently.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In January, Ripa brought up the hypothetical of them deciding to get divorced.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
The slurry was freeze-dried and brought up to 950 °C for an hour to decompose.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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Trump’s lack of specifics on his new 10% Canada tariff raised key questions for Erica York, vice president of federal tax policy at the Tax Foundation.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Owsley Brown Frazier, a fourth-generation descendant of George Garvin Brown, alone raised more than $500 million in his lifetime.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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On a team full of future Hall of Famers, Rojas was the first player to be introduced at the rally.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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In Galaxy Mapper, author Allie Summers and illustrator Sian James introduce readers to French astrophysicist Hélène Courtois, a working scientist who studies cosmography, or mapping the observable universe.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The former instantly adds a second layer of security against unwanted guests, and the latter emits an ultra-loud alarm while acting like a door stop wedge, scaring off any stranger who tries to enter your room.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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And Los Angeles did not stop there.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Empath fosters psychological safety, inclusive dialogue and a culture of empathy.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even here, though, the focus of most of Biden’s efforts at fostering economic cooperation was regional, not global.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advocates and beneficiaries say halting the food aid would force people to choose between buying groceries and paying other bills.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Tens of millions of Americans are now feeling the impact as federal food assistance halted over the weekend and travelers experienced chaos at major airports.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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But the man who caught her eye in the end was practically a stranger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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The hiring has caught the attention of the beauty world today.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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On the Babbitt Ranch, a windmill project can generate enough power for about 40,000 homes, but statewide, support for the energy source has stalled.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the measure stalled in the Senate, where Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year, causing premiums in ACA plans to soar.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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When the car pulled up, Dorzon noticed another vehicle stop directly behind them.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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The expecting mom pulled up to her boyfriend Stefon Diggs’ game at Gillette Stadium in New England to cheer him on from a suite.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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