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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Relevance
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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
Your 7th House of Devotion lights up as the emotional Moon enters Aries, bringing chances to clarify expectations with someone important in your life.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026
Plus, the new ultramarine and green pigments are better suited for deep skin tones, bringing the range to 44 diverse shades.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Official samba schools began forming in the 1930s, bringing the (previously criminalised) dance into the mainstream and celebrating an art form produced by Rio’s favela communities (Afro-Brazilian heritage is still at the heart).
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
The western heat dome expands into Texas, blocking cooler air and bringing a chance for record highs through the weekend.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
And, if Board Chair Sandy Hart wins her race for county treasurer in November, her seat will be filled by an appointee, bringing the potential for new members to as many as six.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The Concorde may have last hit the skies over 20 years ago, but now Breitling is bringing it right to your wrist.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
The company is also bringing several projects to market in search of pre-sales, co-production and financing partners.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The development signals continued momentum in bringing humanoid robotics closer to commercial factory use.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026
Plus, the new ultramarine and green pigments are better suited for deep skin tones, bringing the range to 44 diverse shades.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Official samba schools began forming in the 1930s, bringing the (previously criminalised) dance into the mainstream and celebrating an art form produced by Rio’s favela communities (Afro-Brazilian heritage is still at the heart).
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
The western heat dome expands into Texas, blocking cooler air and bringing a chance for record highs through the weekend.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
And, if Board Chair Sandy Hart wins her race for county treasurer in November, her seat will be filled by an appointee, bringing the potential for new members to as many as six.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The Concorde may have last hit the skies over 20 years ago, but now Breitling is bringing it right to your wrist.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
The company is also bringing several projects to market in search of pre-sales, co-production and financing partners.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The development signals continued momentum in bringing humanoid robotics closer to commercial factory use.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing
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Citi has also been investing in Charlotte through four affordable housing projects, creating or preserving over 630 units, Stein said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Lamps and fittings in bedrooms can easily be dimmed using an iPad, creating more theatrical mood settings than a stage lighting console.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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And any first base playing time would likely require persuading Freddie Freeman to take a day off – not an easy task.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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This lack of trust and erroneous information about the harms of birth control online is likely what is persuading some people to go hormone-free.—
Karen Greiner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The city officially added the 50-acre Broadcast Hill property to the Tandy Hills Natural Area in June 2020, costing about $600,000 to acquire.—
Samuel O’Neal
March 17,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Most reporters and their organizations are doing just that, finding sources outside the administration, like the ones in Congress who told The Hill how much money the war is costing taxpayers per day.—
Kathy Kiely,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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The mural, along with several posters of the same color, also appeared around the city, causing fans on social media to go into a frenzy of excitement and wonder what exactly was going on.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tavaris Jackson, 35, of Escanaba, was found guilty of first-degree murder, assault of a pregnant individual intentionally causing miscarriage/stillbirth and felony firearm.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The president was instrumental in convincing FIFA President Gianni Infantino to hold the World Cup draw there in December.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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One of the first moves Dumont made on the Mavericks’ business side was convincing Rick Welts to come out of retirement and become the team’s CEO.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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There may be fewer scenes in the Causeway oeuvre more chilling than a wordless opening when Kori (Emily Browning) gives a contemptuous once-over to the pile of greasy food in front of her at a pub while her boyfriend Nick (Jai Courtney) is fetching some pints.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a sign that the dinosaur fossil market remains strong, a rare young dinosaur skeleton blew past its $4 million to $6 million Sotheby’s preauction estimate in July and ended up fetching more than $30 million in a bidding frenzy, including fees and costs.—
R.J. Rico,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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His slider and changeup, used 23 total times, were unhittable, generating seven whiffs on seven swings.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Below is a recap of the C-suite developments at America’s highest-revenue-generating companies announced between March 7–13, 2026 organized by sector.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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He’s known as someone who could raise the tide of an entire defense based on his football IQ and his propensity for getting his teammates properly aligned.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Punishment for operating a poker club illegally Poker clubs have not been legalized by a constitutional amendment or statewide referendum but are generally allowed, according to Zack Fertitta, who helped represent Prime Social in getting its case dismissed.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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