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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The web of hospitality here binds residents of all ages together for a fulfilling and memory-rich lifestyle.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026 -
Lee began working under Price in June 2023 as a public information officer, a position charged with communicating with journalists, disseminating information to the public and fulfilling public records requests.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Rip’s save-the-cat moment is rescuing that cute little calf.—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Over 25 Miami-Dade fire crews aided in rescuing the injured, finding some of the 11 in the water.—
Miami Herald,
Sun Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Losing Fried would be a gut punch for most organizations, but with Schlittler continuing his ascension into stardom, the Yankees might be able to continue performing as one of the league’s best clubs without much of a blip.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Dara performing during a dress rehearsal in Vienna on Saturday.—
Andrew Jones,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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But state lawmakers can finally pass this legislation, and start saving families tax dollars while protecting our health and our environment.—
Justin Sanchez,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The actually unspeakable bit is whether women’s access to education and the job market should be restricted, in the name of producing more babies and saving civilization.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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However, dopamine’s key role isn’t in simply executing movements but rather in linking motivation to action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Agents executing a search warrant seized the phone and then found a second phone while patting Sprei down, Wang said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Hochul can't pass a budget on time, can't keep the trains running, and cares more about bailing out Zohran Mamdani than the commuters stranded on platforms.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
16 May 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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The government succeeded in reversing the fiscal deficit and achieving a budget surplus — a rare result in Argentina’s recent history — but the social cost of the austerity measures has drawn criticism.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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However, achieving strong nonlinear optical switching at extremely low energies in a compact nanocavity platform has remained a major challenge.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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So far, only 29 people have ascended to this level above their industry peers, with Collins accomplishing the feat this year due to his solo and Genesis catalogues.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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Their huge mandate makes the party’s bleak local election results and a series of scandals appear that much worse, as some lawmakers within the party are expressing frustrations that Labour should be accomplishing more.—
Isa Soares,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Bringing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20off. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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