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
The Red Sox won Monday's game and game two against the Mets, bringing their season record to an even .500 on the cusp of a series sweep today.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 21 May 2025
And Yuki Tsunoda recovered from his pit lane start to bring home a point for Red Bull in what was its 400th grand prix start.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2025
This immersive musical stage show brings the most devilish foes into our world to figure out, once and for all, who is the most misunderstood.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 21 May 2025
The latter agreement brought the likes of Lego Masters maker Tuesday’s Child and Frank Spotnitz’s Big Light Media into fold at STV Studios, whose boss David Mortimer has expressed a desire to turn the company into the biggest owner of independent producers outside of London.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 21 May 2025
And Yuki Tsunoda recovered from his pit lane start to bring home a point for Red Bull in what was its 400th grand prix start.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 21 May 2025
This immersive musical stage show brings the most devilish foes into our world to figure out, once and for all, who is the most misunderstood.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 21 May 2025
The latter agreement brought the likes of Lego Masters maker Tuesday’s Child and Frank Spotnitz’s Big Light Media into fold at STV Studios, whose boss David Mortimer has expressed a desire to turn the company into the biggest owner of independent producers outside of London.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
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The proprietary process recovers up to 98 percent of critical metals while minimizing contaminants, creating a ready feedstock for downstream refiners.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Texas ceramic artist Earline Green researches the Wilsons’ past while creating her own pottery to honor their legacy.—
Jacoba Urist,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Once children were in an orphanage, parents could be convinced – or coerced – into relinquishing them for adoption.—
Time,
Time,
15 May 2025
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His father just loved him and convinced him everything’s possible; in an Italian [household], these are clichés.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The Pimlico upgrade is expected to cost $400 million, paid by state bonds.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
16 May 2025
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The financier later refused to pay its share on the movie, which cost roughly $200 million to make and $100 million to market, according to a court document.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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Rodriguez has been charged by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia with the murder of foreign officials, causing death through the use of a firearm and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence, the district attorney's office said.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Sepsis is caused by an overactive immune response to infection.—
Michael L. Millenson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter was already on the phone, trying to persuade Jones to sign with the Chargers, but Tart’s phone calls served to seal the deal for Jones, who also had played with current Chargers Bud Dupree, an outside linebacker, and Elijah Molden, a safety, while with the Titans.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
13 May 2025
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For Syria’s new government, this will be their opportunity to persuade the new administration to do business with a country coming out of a devastating 13-year civil war and mend ties with a leader who was once aligned with the Islamic State and al Qaeda.—
Chris Massaro,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2025
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Among aficionados and collectors Karuizawa’s whisky is universally praised and highly sought, with bottles of its whisky fetching astronomic prices at auction.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Interestingly, this car’s sibling, chassis No. 1532, was on the auction block through RM Sotheby’s in 2023, fetching $720,000.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
19 May 2025
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At the time, the sample didn't generate any hits in the national system of missing persons.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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These aren't the first lawyers caught submitting briefs with fake citations generated by AI.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 May 2025
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Interviews with the soldiers and Russian opinion surveys show that such a truce would also fail to satisfy a large part of Russian society.—
Anatoly Kurmanaev,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Designed to satisfy North American tastes, Nutella Peanut will blend the traditional creamy recipe from 1964 with the flavor of roasted peanuts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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