as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
an airtight argument is the only thing that will ever bring him around
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Recent Examples of bring around
During sightings, staff bring around trays of hot beverages, like cocoa and toddies, to help guests stay warm on deck.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Greer said that the levies, which have sent global markets into a tailspin, have brought around 50 countries to the negotiating table to discuss changing their barriers to trade.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Greer said that the levies, which have sent global markets into a tailspin, have brought around 50 countries to the negotiating table to discuss changing their barriers to trade.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
One was Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, which brought around 40 inches of rain to the Houston area.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Greer said that the levies, which have sent global markets into a tailspin, have brought around 50 countries to the negotiating table to discuss changing their barriers to trade.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Greer said that the levies, which have sent global markets into a tailspin, have brought around 50 countries to the negotiating table to discuss changing their barriers to trade.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
One was Tropical Storm Allison in 2001, which brought around 40 inches of rain to the Houston area.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring around
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While this action may convince some that China is a paper tiger, for others, especially Iran’s Arab rivals, it is seen as a sign of prudence.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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As the relationship between the young couple became more serious, Sarah’s parents tried to show him the best of Kansas City in the hopes that Yaron — who grew up in Germany and Israel — might be persuaded to stay in the US.—
Wolf Blitzer,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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Even with that new path looming, though, his father, Ignacio, persuaded him to attend one last tryout in the Dominican capital of Santo Domingo that would be scouted by all 30 MLB teams.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
Verb
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But his game also brings plenty of wrinkles for the Bulls to iron out.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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After weeks of defense attorneys fighting in court for Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States, the Trump administration brought him back on June 7 to face federal human smuggling charges.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2025
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Daniels gets his guy Aiyuk, who's the younger, and potentially better receiver.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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As New York closed in on Tuesday's vote, more investors got nervous as the polls showed Mamdani was leading.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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“Bring around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20around. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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