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
Haber said that consolidating units chips away at the city’s housing stock and brought up an example of a wealthy New Yorker who combined nine apartments to form a single huge luxury home.
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
Daniel Robert, brought up for the doubleheader against St. Louis on May 14, struck out one in that day’s second game before giving up three walks and a run against Pittsburgh on May 16.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 May 2025
One of Combs’ former personal assistants, Capricorn Clark, said Combs once brought her to Central Park at night and brought up her former employment with Death Row Records.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
However, Usher's name was brought up during Dawn Richard's cross-examination on May 19.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 1 June 2025
Daniel Robert, brought up for the doubleheader against St. Louis on May 14, struck out one in that day’s second game before giving up three walks and a run against Pittsburgh on May 16.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 May 2025
One of Combs’ former personal assistants, Capricorn Clark, said Combs once brought her to Central Park at night and brought up her former employment with Death Row Records.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
However, Usher's name was brought up during Dawn Richard's cross-examination on May 19.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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Other potential violations of the Byrd Rule could include the elimination of Medicaid funding for transgender care and a proposal to raise immigration fees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In November, voters in Hawley's home state of Missouri approved a ballot measure to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 per hour, starting in 2026.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Other apps have introduced similar height filters (though Tinder remains the most popular among them — at least 14% of American adults have used it, per Pew Research Center).—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Though Starlink may be off the table for many domestic fliers, at least in the short term, United has introduced new ways for travelers to distract themselves in recent weeks.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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On September 2, Border Force officers had stopped two women at London Stansted Airport.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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But polls now suggest that the bleeding has stopped as economic anxiety has somewhat died down.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Instead, it should be embedded into the entire organization with security-minded professionals integrated into multiple teams to foster a more resilient and proactive security stance.—
Travis Runty,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Use mindful mantras and relaxation practices to foster your spiritual growth.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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In fact, a 2019 Aflac survey of over 1,600 American adults found that 53% reported halting use of company products because of disliking a company’s stance on an issue.—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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As the protest grew more rowdy, several Waymo autonomous vehicles were set on fire in the downtown area, prompting the company to halt service to downtown LA.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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On his Instagram Stories, Brady gave fans a glimpse into the father-son duo's time on the water, alongside a selfie of them catching some rays.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Fans lined up early and made signs to catch a glimpse of the future star.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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While some legislation remains stalled in the House, the GOP's majority in both chambers increases the likelihood of passage.—
Dan Gooding
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The pandemic highlighted that waiting for complete information often stalls momentum; decisive action—even imperfect—can preserve agility.—
David Meade,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Police say multiple people pulled up in a vehicle and opened fire on the man, and investigators don’t know why he was targeted.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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Waddle burned cornerback Cam Smith for a deep touchdown from Tagovailoa, and Smith pulled up grabbing a leg muscle.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2025
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