as in convincing
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
an airtight argument is the only thing that will ever bring him around
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Recent Examples of bringing around
Thursday and Friday A third storm system is set to arrive in the Los Angeles region Thursday, bringing around a quarter of an inch to half an inch of rain in the coast and valley areas and up to an inch in the mountains.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing around
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The president was instrumental in convincing FIFA President Gianni Infantino to hold the World Cup draw there in December.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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One of the first moves Dumont made on the Mavericks’ business side was convincing Rick Welts to come out of retirement and become the team’s CEO.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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And any first base playing time would likely require persuading Freddie Freeman to take a day off – not an easy task.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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This lack of trust and erroneous information about the harms of birth control online is likely what is persuading some people to go hormone-free.—
Karen Greiner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Take a page from chef Ferran Adrià’s 2011 book The Family Meal, and cook them into eggs for a quick and satisfying frittata or tortilla.—
Anna Hezel,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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The publisher has offered hints of the gameplay and glimpses of the plot in short play sessions, but there has been little opportunity to experience a satisfying chunk of the campaign.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Your 7th House of Devotion lights up as the emotional Moon enters Aries, bringing chances to clarify expectations with someone important in your life.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Plus, the new ultramarine and green pigments are better suited for deep skin tones, bringing the range to 44 diverse shades.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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He’s known as someone who could raise the tide of an entire defense based on his football IQ and his propensity for getting his teammates properly aligned.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Punishment for operating a poker club illegally Poker clubs have not been legalized by a constitutional amendment or statewide referendum but are generally allowed, according to Zack Fertitta, who helped represent Prime Social in getting its case dismissed.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Bringing around.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20around. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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