as in causing
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse
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Recent Examples of bringing about
Some of the utopians of the dot com bubble believed that the internet was going to massively enhance our productive ability to study and make art, bringing about a digital Renaissance.
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Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
The Grim Reaper paid a visit to Fairmont Crest this week, bringing about the first major character death in Beyond the Gates‘ seven-month run.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025
Inducing China to exert pressure on Moscow to end the war is one means of bringing about peace in Ukraine.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But Tricolor’s problems aren’t likely to upend the broader financial services industry the way the subprime mortgage lenders did in 2008, nearly bringing about a new Depression.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Judy becomes a vessel for the demon and ultimately helps conclude the Smurl investigation, bringing about the destruction of the demonic mirror that nearly pre-empted her own life.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Only then will showcasing their efforts on a global stage have a chance of bringing about sustained change on a wider scale.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Our major hospitals and universities can lead the way in bringing about needed change.
—Tykia Warden, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
The Grim Reaper paid a visit to Fairmont Crest this week, bringing about the first major character death in Beyond the Gates‘ seven-month run.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 26 Sep. 2025
Inducing China to exert pressure on Moscow to end the war is one means of bringing about peace in Ukraine.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
But Tricolor’s problems aren’t likely to upend the broader financial services industry the way the subprime mortgage lenders did in 2008, nearly bringing about a new Depression.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Judy becomes a vessel for the demon and ultimately helps conclude the Smurl investigation, bringing about the destruction of the demonic mirror that nearly pre-empted her own life.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Only then will showcasing their efforts on a global stage have a chance of bringing about sustained change on a wider scale.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Our major hospitals and universities can lead the way in bringing about needed change.
—Tykia Warden, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing about
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The driver then returned to the correct lane but hit the embankment, causing the vehicle to flip on its side.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Falcons' offense has emerged as one of the toughest in the league, causing multiple turnovers a game.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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Existing methods for creating blood stem cells rely on complex cocktails of growth proteins.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Creal Beauty, which launched in 2024, was born out of founder Sarah Creal’s 30-plus years creating luxe cosmetics for brands like Prada Beauty, Tom Ford, and Victoria Beckham Beauty.—
Marie Lodi,
StyleCaster,
13 Oct. 2025
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At a reunion special, Conner read a heartfelt letter acknowledging his past and emphasizing the possibility of healing, bringing both himself and Whitney to tears.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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SpaceX’s Starship, the biggest and most powerful spacecraft ever launched, successfully completed its 11th test flight, bringing the company closer to sending humans to other worlds.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The company first began selling digital video recorders in 1999, generating major waves in the home entertainment space.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sclerotic growth, stagnant real wages, and crumbling public services are generating profound dissatisfaction.—
Anand Menon,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
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Viewers online flooded her Threads post with title suggestions, prompting her to compile and share a running list on Substack, updated regularly with new books and age categories.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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In the seconds-long clip, Thomas, 19, can be seen hopping over a barrier and approaching a large divider, prompting the elephant to move closer to him.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In doing so, Berchtold was able to spend increasing time with Jan, even giving her a job at his furniture store.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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In borrowing from a patchwork of references, and steeping them in a brew both sacred and profane, D’Angelo was doing more than homage.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
18 Oct. 2025
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Of course, even without Costner, Yellowstone would ultimately become a billion-dollar asset for Paramount, spawning seven different spinoffs.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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The series, which also included Frances Bavier as Aunt Bee and Jim Nabors as Gomer Pyle, ran for eight seasons, ending in 1968 and spawning multiple spin-offs.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are videos flying around, with or without context; the US government is producing some, promoting others from random X accounts.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The rubber band helps players perform an elastic muscle contraction while jumping at the same time, producing a plyometric contraction, which helps develop the kind of muscle power that leads to the explosiveness footballers need.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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