1
as in raising
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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2
as in introducing
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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3
as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of bringing up
In the home robotics space, being an early adopter puts a large portion of that training onus on users (paying users in fact) while also bringing up larger issues of privacy and safety.
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Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
But this dance was bringing up a lot of stuff for me.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Melissa is expected to strike Cuba as a powerful Category 4 storm, making landfall early Wednesday morning and bringing up to 25 inches of rain in some spots, as well as 7 to 11 feet of storm surge.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The deck team is already on edge, not just from their usual frazzled state but from bringing up the tender with the crane while the guests had dinner.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
In the European weather model, the storm pulls closer to the coast and moves northward more slowly, allowing the powerful winds and rain to pummel the mid-Atlantic through at least Tuesday, bringing up to half a foot of rain and gusty winds.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Thank you for saving me there by bringing up other people.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, Mercury in Scorpio brings intensity and passion to your stability-seeking second house of money and self-worth, bringing up similar topics of conversation as finances are top of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Chapman then walked after falling behind 1-and-2, bringing up Bryce Eldridge, the Giants’ first-round draft pick in 2023 who was 0 for 9 in his first three major-league games.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
But this dance was bringing up a lot of stuff for me.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Melissa is expected to strike Cuba as a powerful Category 4 storm, making landfall early Wednesday morning and bringing up to 25 inches of rain in some spots, as well as 7 to 11 feet of storm surge.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The deck team is already on edge, not just from their usual frazzled state but from bringing up the tender with the crane while the guests had dinner.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
In the European weather model, the storm pulls closer to the coast and moves northward more slowly, allowing the powerful winds and rain to pummel the mid-Atlantic through at least Tuesday, bringing up to half a foot of rain and gusty winds.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Thank you for saving me there by bringing up other people.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, Mercury in Scorpio brings intensity and passion to your stability-seeking second house of money and self-worth, bringing up similar topics of conversation as finances are top of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Chapman then walked after falling behind 1-and-2, bringing up Bryce Eldridge, the Giants’ first-round draft pick in 2023 who was 0 for 9 in his first three major-league games.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing up
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It is measured in the millions of students striving for opportunity—most of them raising children, working jobs, serving in uniform, or making rent and mortgage payments with other bills competing for their attention.—
Yolanda Watson Spiva,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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One person might earn more while the other contributes in different but equally meaningful ways, like managing the home, raising kids and planning for the future.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The health scare occurred at the Chopard Trophee dinner just as Festival director Thierry Fremaux was introducing actor Francois Civil onstage, according to Variety.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Platforms across the region are raising prices, introducing higher-tier products and bundling premium sports and local content.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
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Federal judge Julia Kobick in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Administration from enforcing the policy against Orr and six other individual plaintiffs in April.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, a passenger aircraft that can complete make the journey without stopping is in the final stages of construction, Qantas announced on Friday, releasing first images of the plane as it is assembled.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Formerly known as Film Bazaar, the event continues NFDC’s legacy of nurturing independent voices and fostering global partnerships for South Asian cinema.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Every Citi business has identified five AI use cases to develop, Mason said, fostering collaboration across teams and improving data governance.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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An early-morning group stop ordered by the FAA due to staffing levels, halting all flights, gave way a short time later to a delay spurred by clouds and fog.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The cold causes bacteria to go dormant, temporarily halting their growth.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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January is breeding season for the invasive snakes in Florida, and the species is known to congregate in breeding balls on elevated levees and tree islands.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Stephen and Kristi stand by their stellar reputation in the community, with more than 20 years of experience legally breeding, raising, and rescuing German Shepherds.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Miami’s first drive stalls A Carson Beck sack ultimately led to Miami’s first drive of the game stalling near midfield.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Because of these risks, the security implications of adopting AI are mounting faster than many enterprises can manage, leading to serious discussions on how to keep these systems safe without stalling progress.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Five years on, the incentive has proven transformative, driving studio expansion, nurturing talent and attracting a steady stream of high-profile international projects to French soil.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The president has been nurturing international relations, from currently hosting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary at the White House to a dinner last night with leaders from Central Asia.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Bringing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20up. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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