1
as in creating
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 persuading
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 costing
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bringing
Storms may start early in the afternoon and continue through the remainder of the evening into early Thursday, bringing with them threats of damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, heavy downpours and flooding.
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The idea of bringing Pip to the local dog park flooded me with terror.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Cartel violence may be less of an issue than street protests by groups trying to capitalize on the World Cup spotlight to cause unrest, traffic disruptions and bringing central parts of the city to a standstill.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
The future of gaming Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma is bringing the console back to its gaming roots, cutting Game Pass prices and reviving flagship titles after taking over in February.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 June 2026
That shift gained momentum this week as Velo3D and gas turbine developer Aurelia Technologies unveiled a partnership aimed at bringing 3D printing deeper into next-generation turbine development.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
On Monday, the San Antonio Spurs took game 3 from the Knicks, bringing the series count to 2-1, Knicks.
—Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 10 June 2026
In February, the university reached eight additional settlements, bringing the total to 304 survivors and more than $60 million.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Last week has been bringing everything in instead of just fastball-changeup.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
The idea of bringing Pip to the local dog park flooded me with terror.
—Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Cartel violence may be less of an issue than street protests by groups trying to capitalize on the World Cup spotlight to cause unrest, traffic disruptions and bringing central parts of the city to a standstill.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
The future of gaming Xbox's new CEO Asha Sharma is bringing the console back to its gaming roots, cutting Game Pass prices and reviving flagship titles after taking over in February.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 June 2026
That shift gained momentum this week as Velo3D and gas turbine developer Aurelia Technologies unveiled a partnership aimed at bringing 3D printing deeper into next-generation turbine development.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
On Monday, the San Antonio Spurs took game 3 from the Knicks, bringing the series count to 2-1, Knicks.
—Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 10 June 2026
In February, the university reached eight additional settlements, bringing the total to 304 survivors and more than $60 million.
—CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Last week has been bringing everything in instead of just fastball-changeup.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Following the death of legendary entertainer, journalist and humanitarian Will Rogers in 1935, the roadway was designated the Will Rogers Memorial Highway, creating a lasting connection between Santa Monica and Rogers’ hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Pino’s attorneys were unsuccessful in persuading Tinkler Mendez to bar the claim from being mentioned in the trial.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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After persuading state lawmakers to give it more time, New York City Public Schools released a plan to reduce class sizes that allocates $244 million to hire new teachers across 360 schools.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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But the material comes at a steep price, with 100 pounds (about 45 kilograms) costing around $1,000.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Meanwhile, there are reports that several Scotland fans have had their travel permits revoked at the last minute, costing them thousands of dollars on hotel and flight costs, per BBC Sport.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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The sting resonated with Seanna Martinez, who showed CBS News Miami a photo from her teen years, recalling how predators groomed her online, convincing her to send explicit photos to men.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The challenge will be convincing voters that this time will be different, and that the policies Democrats want to pursue will truly benefit voters’ lives.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Joined by journo-pal Robbie Robertson (Lamorne Morris), Ben is thrust back into action to solve a labyrinthine case involving fetching nightclub singer Cat Hardy (Li Jun Lee), Irish crime lord Finn Byrne/Silvermane (Brendan Gleeson) and a squad of WWI veterans imbued with special powers.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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Even Rue’s childhood friend Lexi (Maude Apatow), who appears to be the only main character to emerge from the time jump with a college degree, has no one’s idea of a good life, spending nearly all her waking hours fetching lunches and coffees as a showrunner’s apprentice.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
28 May 2026
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City analyst Jamison Larson said the economic development study will likely identify new revenue-generating options for Folsom to consider, including increasing ticket prices.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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However, upon release, both Hollywood and audiences weren’t too sure what to make of Carrey’s latest comedy vehicle, with his (then) record-setting $20 million payday being used as a headline-generating critical lightning rod.—
Simon Bland,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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The seven-week-old puppies were passed out asleep after a long, hard day of being dogs, but that didn’t stop people from getting their hands on them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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After the crowd was getting restless with some boos, Mexico has added to its lead.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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“Bringing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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