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
In the early twenty-tens, Parker, who was brought up in Perth, in Western Australia, became an indie-rock megastar.
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Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Some brought up Punk's name, but Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that this wasn't the case.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
If Moulton were an employer, he’d be brought up on age discrimination charges based on his video announcement that Markey is too old to be reelected.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Edmond eventually apologizes with flowers for everything that KB brought up.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
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Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2025
Some brought up Punk's name, but Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that this wasn't the case.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
If Moulton were an employer, he’d be brought up on age discrimination charges based on his video announcement that Markey is too old to be reelected.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Edmond eventually apologizes with flowers for everything that KB brought up.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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For the event, which raises money for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Gomez exuded old Hollywood elegance in a glamorous black gown featuring sparkly embellishments.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Sanders backed Platner’s campaign, and the senatorial hopeful has raised millions of dollars for his campaign.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The training introduces the concepts used in stream team monitoring such as hydrology, natural and human impact on streams and monitoring methods.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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There are several robots and robotic systems being introduced for construction today, from 3D-printing to making a home in a day the machines are aiming to build homes, offices faster and better.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
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Wearing a floor-length brown double-breasted coat featuring buttons that stopped at her waist, the attire created a sultry thigh-high slit that allowed Jolie's leg to peek through.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Studies in animals and reports from people show that the side effects of this drug can continue even after someone stops taking it.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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Residential growth should emphasize homes that foster stability, community pride and a quieter pace of life, rather than dense, mixed-use sprawl.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Morgan sees fostering more homegrown talent as the key.—
NPR,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
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These instances included pro-Palestinian protests at the Tour de Spain, which caused the event to be temporarily halted amid protests over Israeli cyclists, and soccer games featuring Israeli teams.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Phil Rinn was among those who felt the momentum needed to continue through a general strike, halting the flow of work and consumerism until substantial changes were made.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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On Monday, of course, the problem wasn’t Durbin getting caught stealing.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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One that frequently catches my attention is meaning, or purpose.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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But once again, the Bills’ offense stalled as the Falcons continued to come up with stops.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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About 47% are setting back their dream vacations and travel, 31% are stalling on home renovations, 26% are delaying buying or leasing a new car, and 17% are pushing back buying a new house.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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The actress’ hair was pulled up into a ballet bun with a few wisps to frame her face by hairstylist Jenda Alcorn.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Everyone pulled up to the party in cowboy attire, with Drake rocking denim jeans and a top covered by a black puffer vest.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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