BRINGING IN Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

bringing in

verb

present participle of bring in

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 former five-star recruit never seriously contended for a starting job there, what with Mario Cristobal bringing in Bo Nix before Thompson’s second season. — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Among other changes, the district is bringing in iPad carts to store devices away from students’ desks when students aren’t using them. — Julianna Mejia july 23, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 New friends bring new drama; from the glitzy beaches of Palm Beach to the private dunes of the Hamptons, the ladies expand their exclusive social circle, bringing in new hijinks, posh parties, and so much more. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 July 2026 Recently, that meant bringing in a standout college talent who seemed poised to make a difference for the organization down the line. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Since the actress's curls aren't super defined, bringing in more hair from one side helps feign fullness. — Audrey Noble, InStyle, 2 July 2026 Power, which makes the popular gas turbines that support the AI buildout, is the company's largest segment, bringing in over 53% of revenue. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 2 July 2026 The Dodgers considered bringing in a spot starter, manager Dave Roberts said, in order to keep the full rotation on extra rest. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026 On Friday night, the United Talent Agency, along with Vulture, held their yearly elegant soiree, bringing in people from across the scene, with actors, producers, and agents gabbing and gossiping about the past year in Broadway and beyond. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 June 2026

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After winning it all at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the Germans have regularly disappointed on the big stage.

— Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Ferran Torres, the winning goalscorer, came through at Valencia but has played for Barca since 2021.

— Pol Ballús, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Definition of winning

Verb

Renfro was the starting center on both teams, earning all-conference honors in ’21.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Even when combined with state-level wage increases or multiple jobs, many workers earning near the federal minimum wage remain close to or below the poverty line.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026

Definition of earning

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In 2026, Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix is reaping benefits from belief in Alcántara.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Like Fox Sports, which is reaping NFL-level audiences for its World Cup coverage, the matches command a demographically diverse and multi-generational audience.

— Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 July 2026

Definition of reaping

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That being said, real-estate experts say buyers may finally be gaining a bit more breathing room as the market holds steady.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Voters have overwhelmingly reauthorized the program, most recently gaining nearly 80% of the vote in 2016.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

Definition of gaining

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Reid essentially rose to cult status in the Twin Cities as an undrafted free agent, playing a prominent role in helping the Timberwolves reach the Western Conference Finals and garnering the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year honors.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Samantha Morton’s performance as Circe in The Odyssey is already garnering critical acclaim.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Definition of garnering

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The other big news ahead of the game Wednesday was the Fire’s starting lineup, which included Lewandowski, making his Chicago debut after playing for Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
If there is a chance to acquire MLB-ready players in the minors, the Royals will take a long look at making a deal.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of making

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The Tar Heels stumbled to a 2-5 start and lost their first five games to power conference opponents, with the first three coming by an average of 29 points.

— Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 17 July 2026
The two recent launches give Disney a fleet of eight ships but five more are coming by 2031.

— Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026

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