as in winning
to receive as return for effort
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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Recent Examples of bringing in
The Davis Police Department will double its staffing for the event, bringing in support from multiple regional partners from Roseville and Rocklin to Sacramento and Woodland.
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Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
That’s a massive loss of talent, and FIU responded by bringing in Myles Cunningham from Bucknell and Lawrene Johnson from rival FAU.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Plants in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE and Iran convert oil and gas into products like plastics, polymers and fertilizer, bringing in billions in export revenue.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Some do not welcome the idea of bringing in more people, businesses and developments.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Audrey Hepburn helped to elevate Oscars style, bringing in elegant dresses by couture designers.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The Stars will likely look for more of that depth scoring by bringing in a middle-six forward at the deadline.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Her ideas range from a dog adoption event at each stadium to bringing in local veterans as volunteer staff for the games.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
No request seems too overwhelming here, from bringing in a tai chi instructor on a moment’s notice to heating a pool to 95 degrees for special exercise needs.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
That’s a massive loss of talent, and FIU responded by bringing in Myles Cunningham from Bucknell and Lawrene Johnson from rival FAU.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Plants in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE and Iran convert oil and gas into products like plastics, polymers and fertilizer, bringing in billions in export revenue.
—Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Some do not welcome the idea of bringing in more people, businesses and developments.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Audrey Hepburn helped to elevate Oscars style, bringing in elegant dresses by couture designers.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
The Stars will likely look for more of that depth scoring by bringing in a middle-six forward at the deadline.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Her ideas range from a dog adoption event at each stadium to bringing in local veterans as volunteer staff for the games.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
No request seems too overwhelming here, from bringing in a tai chi instructor on a moment’s notice to heating a pool to 95 degrees for special exercise needs.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing in
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This marks their first winning streak of at least seven games within April since 1989 (also seven).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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In another era of Top Chef, the winning dishes actually would have made their way onto the Cracker Barrel menu.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Barker studied film, cinema and video production at the University of Southern California for two years before earning a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies from the University of Miami in 2011, per LinkedIn.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Chapman University’s commencement weekend will run through May 24 and honor more than 3,000 Class of 2026 graduates, including approximately 850 earning advanced degrees across the university’s 11 schools and colleges.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Do not use reaping decoys while hunting turkeys on public ground.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
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That influence is now reaping benefits from the community, as attendance and sponsorships continue to rise with their social media presence.—
PJ Green
April 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the western edge of the city, where San Francisco meets the Pacific Ocean, skateboarding is gaining new ground.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Along with other conflicts, terrorist attacks, and the detritus of previous wars, bomb detection and disposal units are gaining far too much experience in dealing with such threats to life and limb as well as learning from the painful examples of others.—
David Szondy
April 11,
New Atlas,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Long considered a quick stopover on the way to the glamorous Amalfi Coast, Capri, or Ischia, Naples (Napoli in Italian) is garnering more attention these days.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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San Francisco's iconic Fisherman's Wharf, which draws tourists from around the globe, has been garnering some mixed reactions from visitors.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The agency added city funding is expected to make up the majority of its staffing budget going forward, making its future structure heavily dependent on decisions by the City of Los Angeles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Las Vegas has depth at the edge, making the Auburn product an interesting pick considering needs like offensive line, defensive tackle and wide receiver are still unfilled.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Double-down on getting voters to the polls.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Going to a zone defense slowed Minnesota down further in the fourth, but the Nuggets weren’t generating the shots they’re used to getting automatically.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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Curators, art lovers and fellow artists are coming by for studio visits and show openings, which have gained a reputation as real shindigs.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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The latest coming by way of Lane, who hits an and-one layup and will shoot at the free-throw line coming out of the media timeout to push the back up to eight.—
American Statesman sports desk,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Bringing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20in. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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