1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff
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2
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong
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3
as in to cost
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bring
There's also a Lucchese boot boutique in the lobby, so every guest can snag a pair to bring home as the ultimate Texas souvenir.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
According to a report by Electrek, Musk is using the work visa program to bring qualified foreign workers to his companies, like Tesla, and replacing U.S. workers who were laid off last year.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
The novel slowly and luxuriously develops the changes that the quartet’s Italian travel brings.
—Claire Jarvis, New Yorker, 8 July 2025
The levels of perspective framework developed by Dr. Daniel Kim, who's an advisor for my company, brings mental models to the surface for alignment so that organizations can create the right systemic structures.
—Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
According to a report by Electrek, Musk is using the work visa program to bring qualified foreign workers to his companies, like Tesla, and replacing U.S. workers who were laid off last year.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
The novel slowly and luxuriously develops the changes that the quartet’s Italian travel brings.
—Claire Jarvis, New Yorker, 8 July 2025
The levels of perspective framework developed by Dr. Daniel Kim, who's an advisor for my company, brings mental models to the surface for alignment so that organizations can create the right systemic structures.
—Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
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One thing is for sure, Robinson’s decision to exercise the early-termination option in his contract for next season created a bit of salary-cap flexibility for the Heat this summer.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Give ample space to large vehicles - Trucks or buses can create a water spray that diminishes visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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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
Verb
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Lighting up in these zones could cost smokers more than a dirty look from a passerby.—
Lisa Klaassen,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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The provision would cost trillions of dollars to install.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Odors are often caused by residual water or mineral buildup.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Trump’s latest threat to impose a 30% tariff on South Africa caused the South African rand to weaken 1.6% against the U.S. dollar.—
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CNBC,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Or they could be persuaded that financial surveillance of businesses for transactions over $200 is necessary to prevent criminals from moving money.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Becker had run in high school but was working as a mortgage broker when, with his 60th birthday approaching, a friend persuaded him to try a marathon in Minnesota.—
James Rainey
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Collectors often spend hundreds or thousands of yuan, and rare models can fetch six-figure sums at second hand auctions.—
Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
4 July 2025
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One of three editions of that piece later fetched $6.24 million at Sotheby's in New York in November 2024.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
Verb
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So far, the Apple film has generated $136 million in North America and more than $393 million worldwide.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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If there was any day to generate offense, the Royals needed it Saturday at Kauffman Stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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This level of detail positions your content as the go-to resource that satisfies even the most specific queries.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Judge Subramanian said the jurors must reach a unanimous verdict, but must not give up their convictions merely to return a verdict or satisfy the rest of the jurors.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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