as in causing
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Recent Examples of bringing on
Foulon says Orange Cyberdefense is still actively hiring, bringing on 500 to 600 people a year, with a particular focus on younger talent.
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Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 26 May 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
Since news broke on Monday that The Onion was nearing a new deal to seize Infowars from Jones — and bringing on Heidecker to serve as the site’s new creative director — the conspiracy theorist has been posting on X about the comedian’s past work.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2026
Kasten said there are no current plans to sell teams to individual owners, but there has been some recent talk about bringing on additional investors, especially as more people approach the league looking for attractive sports opportunities.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Sporting made a substitution at halftime, bringing on Diego Borges, which appeared to steady things a bit for Kansas City.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Each one requires hiring staff, bringing on outside contractors and service providers, and setting up systems to track outcomes.
—Max Crowley, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 26 May 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
Since news broke on Monday that The Onion was nearing a new deal to seize Infowars from Jones — and bringing on Heidecker to serve as the site’s new creative director — the conspiracy theorist has been posting on X about the comedian’s past work.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2026
Kasten said there are no current plans to sell teams to individual owners, but there has been some recent talk about bringing on additional investors, especially as more people approach the league looking for attractive sports opportunities.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Sporting made a substitution at halftime, bringing on Diego Borges, which appeared to steady things a bit for Kansas City.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Each one requires hiring staff, bringing on outside contractors and service providers, and setting up systems to track outcomes.
—Max Crowley, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing on
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Occasionally, breakfast proceedings would be interrupted by a cheeky monkey sitting up on the rafters, and staffers would be on high alert with their wild gesticulating, causing tittering among diners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.—
Brian New,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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This luxury hotel is famously set in a former Ottoman prison, creating a paradoxically private and peaceful enclave in the middle of bustling Sultanahmet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Democratic leaders worried that their voters would splinter among their candidates, creating a scenario where two Republicans advanced to the general election.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The New Year eventually came, bringing with it fresh hopes and prayers and celebrations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Fresh Market of Northtown Plans for a brand new, full-service grocery store in North Kansas City moved forward Tuesday evening, making the city one step closer to accomplishing a years-long goal of bringing a new grocer to the area.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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First, the investor can gain leverage by generating the cash needed to go long by selling something else short, resulting in a net $0 cash outlay.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Before launching Getmany, Kozak spent nearly a decade operating agencies on Upwork, reportedly generating more than US$5 million in total agency revenue and personally earning more than US$1 million through the platform.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The approach of both Biden and then Harris to this issue angered progressives, prompting many to vote for third parties in numbers that may have made the difference in swing states like Michigan.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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The concerts were canceled after the terrorist plot was uncovered, prompting Swifties to take to the streets to come together in an act of communal support.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Takebe points to the role of streaming in bringing about deep structural change to the local film and TV sectors as well as breaking down national barriers around content.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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And so bringing about the kind of change and awareness that is needed is a heavy lift.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Every generation eventually rewrites George Washington, which tells you less about Washington than about the country doing the rewriting.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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Pritzker has proposed a social media tax projected to bring in about $200 million from large tech companies doing business in Illinois.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Like Heated Rivalry before it, Off Campus became an instant sensation, spawning a passionate fanbase that’s ready to see how the rest of Kennedy’s books might be adapted in future seasons.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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This embrace of coal is a short-term fix—extending the life spans of older coal-burning plants rather than spawning a wave of new ones.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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“Bringing on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20on. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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