1
as in fulfilling
to carry through (as a process) to completion
the cast and crew were able to bring off an eccentric but engaging reinterpretation of King Lear
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2
as in rescuing
to remove from danger or harm
had it been alerted in time, a nearby ship might have been able to bring off all of the passengers from the Titanic
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing off
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This was the 10th overall pick the Giants acquired after trading All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals last week, fulfilling his trade request amid a contract dispute.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Cozy nights, redecorating, family affairs or inviting someone sweet into your personal space can feel especially fulfilling.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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While firefighters were rescuing two people from the roof, crews found two more people in a second-story bathroom and brought them out through a window, according to the release.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated April 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2026
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His second commissioner’s unit citation came in 2013, for rescuing several people trapped in a bus with severe roof damage, the mayor’s office said.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Weijia Jiang, president of the White House Correspondents' Association, said in a statement that the renowned performing artist will offer a thrilling glimpse into the minds of newsmakers.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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For the project, Theron, famous for performing the vast majority of her stunts in action films like Atomic Blonde and The Old Guard, trained with rock climber Beth Rodden to believably portray Sasha, an avid adventurer.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration kicks off a new Happy Meal, which includes a special box, one of 12 collectible character toys (two new characters will be rolled out every week); an activity book and a QR code that unlocks an interactive game that involves saving Hawkins from monsters.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Students, staff and faculty advance sustainability, develop climate change solutions, promote conservation and biodiversity, while driving that policy at home and around the globe by educating a new generation of environmentally conscious leaders committed to saving the planet.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Celonis analyzed the 5,000 delivery runs a day the brewery was executing, worked out how to make the runs more efficient, and reduced the number of journeys by 17%.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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New York City Councilman Chi Osse was arrested Wednesday while protesting the eviction of one of his constituents, blocking city marshals from executing the tenant’s removal.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Apr. 2026
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Companies are also bailing out of green-fuel research.—
Dave Trecker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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First, in 2008, one of the central features of the crisis response was a commitment to bailing out capital, but little emphasis on helping ordinary people.—
Ganesh Sitaraman,
Time,
26 Mar. 2026
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What went into achieving that brilliant energy between you and Mitchell, behind the scenes?—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sacking him is an embarrassment for all concerned, but 106 days after his appointment, Chelsea’s executives felt a change was needed to give the club the best possible chance of achieving their remaining aims for the season.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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The greatest scorer in NBA history and his 21-year-old son have been teammates for nearly two years, but the prospect of accomplishing a new first is still special to both generations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Best of luck accomplishing your goals today, and of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Bringing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20off. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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