bringing on

present participle of bring on

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bringing on In the latter, the therapist slathered my body with warm clay rich with minerals that were absorbed through my skin, boosting circulation and bringing on a tingly sweat that drained away the toxins. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 In order to fulfill those goals, the company is bringing on additional personnel to staff its routes. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026 America's 250th birthday is bringing on an unprecedented celebration as the nation gathers to mark the semiquincentennial of the United States. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026 Figma took a similar tack, bringing on designer advocates who were already deeply embedded in the design community and, in some cases, early champions of the product. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 June 2026 And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family. Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026 That includes bringing on Corboy as executive director in August. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 26 May 2026 Rein is also bringing on filmmaker-producer Quark Henares as a partner. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026 The domino effect of playing Rice out of position and bringing on Martin Zubimendi left Arsenal’s right side vulnerable and impacted their attacking balance. Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing on
Verb
  • King took a DNA test in May after prosecutors introduced the allegation in court filings, causing his trial to be delayed.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
  • Another trip to Uptown on May 20-21, 1977, causing police to shut Lawrence Avenue down in both directions due to such commotion outside the Aragon Ballroom entrance.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Plus, darker tones help muffle visual clutter, creating a calming mood that feels loads richer than your budget might suggest.
    Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • These elegant, loose-fitting pull-on pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Verb
  • Typhoon Bavi weakened to a severe tropical storm after making landfall in eastern China's Zhejiang province but was still bringing strong winds and heavy rain to eastern China on Sunday.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026
  • So bringing them all in just keeps them from being siloed and gives them more to work with.
    Max Gao, Variety, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • The jobs ratio used to select productions also favors animation since the category is often more labor-intensive than live-action, generating higher below-the-line spending relative to the total production budget.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026
  • None of which precludes some of the erratic flows and structural fragilities that everyone is watching so closely from generating a bit of turbulence over the course of the summer.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026
Verb
  • The fire broke out June 17 and raged for eight days, sending a massive amount of smoke into the atmosphere and prompting warnings for nearby residents to stay inside.
    City News Service, Daily News, 6 July 2026
  • Robinson allegedly fled the scene on foot, prompting a massive manhunt.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Verb
  • The first two movies established themselves as genre classics, combining heart-stopping action with futuristic sci-fi that explored the threat of AI bringing about an apocalypse.
    Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • The holdup played a significant role in bringing about the bankruptcy filing.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Where looksmaxxing or sleepmaxxing push you to squeeze more results out of a habit, slowmaxxing asks you to squeeze more meaning out of doing less.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • Crews doing the shoring work have to take precautions because their job is inherently risky, according to structural engineer Matthew Roblez.
    Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • Turbid inflows prove particularly disruptive in lakes where fish are spawning, as the dirty — and typically colder — water will push fish off their beds.
    David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
  • Sanford and Son ran for six seasons, spawning two spinoffs (Grady and Sanford Arms) as well as a sequel series (Sanford).
    Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026

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“Bringing on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20on. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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