bringing on

present participle of bring on

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bringing on Chaudry sees studios bringing on creators not just as a way to hedge risky bets; these are people with dedicated audiences who will follow. Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026 Its main aims, however, also take in enrolling Recife’s key craft talent on projects, bringing on the next generation of great filmmakers in Brazil’s Northeast, and attracting shoots to the state. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 Being able to raise prices, while bringing on a bit more supply to narrow (but not close) the demand imbalance, is one way to deliver upside to Wall Street expectations. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 July 2026 France made a quadruple sub to start the second half, bringing on reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé along with Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano and Bradley Barcola to give a boost. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 The more controversial move was bringing on Nico O’Reilly for Rice to play on the left of midfield. Michael Cox, New York Times, 16 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing on
Verb
  • To prevent climate solutions from causing a biodiversity crisis, green development requires smarter planning.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In Deify — currently in production in Chicago — a cult leader is put on trial after causing his devoted followers to be burned alive.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The design team for Viva is the same one creating Rams Village just a block away, which will feature the team's headquarters, training facility and more residential living on the 52-acre site.
    Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Long-term Treasury yields rose to their highest point since 2007, creating another headwind for the economy and lifting borrowing costs for consumers and businesses.
    David J. Lynch, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And peony, while bringing a lightness to an otherwise darker slate of fragrance trends, still feels like a more sophisticated floral than an obvious rose.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The effect of bringing a host of films together in this way is never predictable; even familiar elements don’t look the same.
    Geoffrey O’Brien, The New York Review of Books, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • One bright spot for Labour Apart from generating growth, Burnham and Healey must address other problems that Starmer and Reeves failed to tackle.
    Ian King, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Aside from generating electricity, Haiyang made history by turning its namesake city into China’s carbon-free district heating zone.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Though the operation took place at the workshop of the Crown Jeweller, Garrard & Company, British artisans lacked the requisite skill, prompting the Prince to hire master cutters from Amsterdam’s Royal Coster Diamonds.
    Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
  • It's also given rise to smuggling schemes to bring AI hardware into China, prompting international investigations and the arrests of many high-profile employees at companies such as Super Micro and Nvidia.
    Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • And Peggy Flanagan is about bringing about real change, standing up to the big money interests.
    CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The Speedwell had sailed first from Holland to England, bringing about 45 passengers and supplies to join the voyage for religious freedom to North America.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The statement didn't provide details on the specific work the individuals were doing.
    CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Rival teams had been doing preparation and development for 2026 all the way back in 2022 when there was no such cost cap.
    Jerry Perez, The Drive, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For three decades, rap legend and cultural icon Tupac Shakur’s killing has remained one of America’s great unsolved mysteries, spawning countless books, documentaries and long-form investigative journalism pieces.
    Marlow Stern, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The pandemic made remote work more accessible, spawning widespread digital nomad travel.
    Maria Leonard Olsen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026

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“Bringing on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20on. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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