1
as in fulfilling
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the cast and crew were able to bring off an eccentric but engaging reinterpretation of King Lear
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2
as in rescuing
to remove from danger or harm
had it been alerted in time, a nearby ship might have been able to bring off all of the passengers from the Titanic
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing off
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This trendy counter-style eatery is great for a quick, fulfilling lunch or an out-of-the-box happy hour.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026 -
Regardless of the specific age goal, planning for financial security, health, and social connections is crucial for a fulfilling long life.—
Steve Vernon,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The Ross Township Police Department shared the video on Facebook on Monday, applauding Sergeant Chuberko and Officer Roy for rescuing the deer.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Professional assistance is also appropriate if the animal is trapped and needs rescuing, says Thomas Ward, training manager and wildlife biologist at Trutech Wildlife Service.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
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There isn't a second credits scene, but moviegoers who stick around until the very end will see Lilypad performing an amusing little rap with some of the other toys, including Bad Bunny's Pizza with Sunglasses, as the credits finish scrolling.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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That, in turn, strengthens the case for the Bank of Korea to raise interest rates, the very pressure that has made Korean government bonds the worst-performing sovereign debt in the world this year.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu made a mistake earlier that led to Mexico's goal and 1-0 lead, but Kim just kept his team down just one goal after saving a hard shot in the 71st minute by absorbing a hard shot from Raúl Jiménez to his chest and face.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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This allows farmers to see how much water is in the tree itself instead of the soil, saving money and water.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Autonomous agents are now executing these actions independently.—
Jeffrey Highman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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New York police executing a search warrant raided an LGBTQ+ bar called the Stonewall Inn, and some of the patrons resisted as officers continued interrogating them and bar employees.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Before discretionary spending, before bailing out a relative, retirement contributions come first especially anything that captures a full 401(k) match, which is essentially free money left on the table otherwise.—
Jonathan I. Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Changes to fiscal policies so that the government does not continue bailing out inefficient state enterprises.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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There are also tutorials for achieving game-day hair and makeup plus fitness routines.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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All this in addition to her high school diploma achieving the Scholar and Industry diploma designations and graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
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On the other hand, no human alive today has a greater track record of accomplishing the impossible than Elon Musk.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Best of luck accomplishing your goals today, and of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
15 June 2026
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“Bringing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20off. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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