as in causing
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Recent Examples of bringing on
Foulon says Orange Cyberdefense is still actively hiring, bringing on 500 to 600 people a year, with a particular focus on younger talent.
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Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 26 May 2026
That includes bringing on Corboy as executive director in August.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Rein is also bringing on filmmaker-producer Quark Henares as a partner.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
The domino effect of playing Rice out of position and bringing on Martin Zubimendi left Arsenal’s right side vulnerable and impacted their attacking balance.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Since news broke on Monday that The Onion was nearing a new deal to seize Infowars from Jones — and bringing on Heidecker to serve as the site’s new creative director — the conspiracy theorist has been posting on X about the comedian’s past work.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2026
Kasten said there are no current plans to sell teams to individual owners, but there has been some recent talk about bringing on additional investors, especially as more people approach the league looking for attractive sports opportunities.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Sporting made a substitution at halftime, bringing on Diego Borges, which appeared to steady things a bit for Kansas City.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Each one requires hiring staff, bringing on outside contractors and service providers, and setting up systems to track outcomes.
—Max Crowley, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Aslesha Mehta, Fortune, 26 May 2026
That includes bringing on Corboy as executive director in August.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Rein is also bringing on filmmaker-producer Quark Henares as a partner.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026
The domino effect of playing Rice out of position and bringing on Martin Zubimendi left Arsenal’s right side vulnerable and impacted their attacking balance.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Since news broke on Monday that The Onion was nearing a new deal to seize Infowars from Jones — and bringing on Heidecker to serve as the site’s new creative director — the conspiracy theorist has been posting on X about the comedian’s past work.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 24 Apr. 2026
Kasten said there are no current plans to sell teams to individual owners, but there has been some recent talk about bringing on additional investors, especially as more people approach the league looking for attractive sports opportunities.
—Ian Thomas, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026
Sporting made a substitution at halftime, bringing on Diego Borges, which appeared to steady things a bit for Kansas City.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Each one requires hiring staff, bringing on outside contractors and service providers, and setting up systems to track outcomes.
—Max Crowley, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing on
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Nourishing ingredients like soybean and plant oils sink into skin and lift up dirt and blemish-causing bacteria.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 June 2026
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Following the death of legendary entertainer, journalist and humanitarian Will Rogers in 1935, the roadway was designated the Will Rogers Memorial Highway, creating a lasting connection between Santa Monica and Rogers’ hometown of Claremore, Oklahoma.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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In February, the university reached eight additional settlements, bringing the total to 304 survivors and more than $60 million.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Alejandro Balde His development has stalled this season and Joao Cancelo — who arrived on loan from Al Hilal during the winter transfer window, with Barca hopeful of bringing him back for next term — took his place.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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First, the investor can gain leverage by generating the cash needed to go long by selling something else short, resulting in a net $0 cash outlay.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Before launching Getmany, Kozak spent nearly a decade operating agencies on Upwork, reportedly generating more than US$5 million in total agency revenue and personally earning more than US$1 million through the platform.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Humming cooling systems, rumbling diesel generators and whirring fans can be heard continuously hundreds of feet around them, according to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, prompting reports from residents of headaches, vertigo, nausea, sleep disturbances, ear pain and hypertension.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Republican Jim Desmond and Democrat Marni von Wilpert were leading other primary candidates by wide margins based on early results, prompting both campaigns to quickly pivot to what could be a bruising fall.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Takebe points to the role of streaming in bringing about deep structural change to the local film and TV sectors as well as breaking down national barriers around content.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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And so bringing about the kind of change and awareness that is needed is a heavy lift.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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Everybody knows that there’ll be certain parts that are doing okay, but a large part of the society in North Korea is very poor.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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In coverage at Barron’s, Paul La Monica notes how Fidelity is probably doing this due to pressure from brokers like Robinhood that don’t have the same usual requirements.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Like Heated Rivalry before it, Off Campus became an instant sensation, spawning a passionate fanbase that’s ready to see how the rest of Kennedy’s books might be adapted in future seasons.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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This embrace of coal is a short-term fix—extending the life spans of older coal-burning plants rather than spawning a wave of new ones.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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“Bringing on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20on. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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