1
as in raising
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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2
as in introducing
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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3
as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of bringing up
Senate Majority Leader Thune changed his vote from yes to no, giving himself the option of bringing up the motion again.
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CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Gavin Grahovac took Yearwood by surprise with a two-RBI single, bringing up outfielder Caden Sorrell.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, March 1, former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer posted on X, bringing up the fact that the kidnapper is still at large and could go on to commit other crimes.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
By the time Frownland was finally completed, Ronald and Mary had started dating and gotten married, and everyone in their lives stopped asking about the status of the project in the way that people might avoid bringing up a recent bereavement.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
During their trip, Meredith was angry at Britani for bringing up TikTok rumors alleging that Meredith's husband Seth Marks had cheated on her.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Adell struggled so much in center that he was eventually moved back to right, with the Angels bringing up defensive specialist Bryce Teodosio to play.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Justice Neal Gorsuch responded bringing up that many sports do have cuts, and those sports are affected by the ruling in this case as well.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
In the home robotics space, being an early adopter puts a large portion of that training onus on users (paying users in fact) while also bringing up larger issues of privacy and safety.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Gavin Grahovac took Yearwood by surprise with a two-RBI single, bringing up outfielder Caden Sorrell.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
On Wednesday, March 1, former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer posted on X, bringing up the fact that the kidnapper is still at large and could go on to commit other crimes.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
By the time Frownland was finally completed, Ronald and Mary had started dating and gotten married, and everyone in their lives stopped asking about the status of the project in the way that people might avoid bringing up a recent bereavement.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026
During their trip, Meredith was angry at Britani for bringing up TikTok rumors alleging that Meredith's husband Seth Marks had cheated on her.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Adell struggled so much in center that he was eventually moved back to right, with the Angels bringing up defensive specialist Bryce Teodosio to play.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Justice Neal Gorsuch responded bringing up that many sports do have cuts, and those sports are affected by the ruling in this case as well.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
In the home robotics space, being an early adopter puts a large portion of that training onus on users (paying users in fact) while also bringing up larger issues of privacy and safety.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing up
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But critics argue lawmakers merely shifted money around while leaving deeper tax, spending and cost-of-living pressures for the next administration, raising a bigger accountability question for voters this fall.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
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If passed, the bill would refer a question to the ballot asking voters whether to invest more in K-12 education -- specifically for teacher pay and retention, smaller class sizes, and expanded career and technical education -- without raising taxes.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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People are urged to keep windows and doors closed, run air conditioners and air purifiers, and avoid introducing further air pollution with grilling or fireplaces.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the hope is that the industry will recognize the financial incentive of introducing diverse perspectives.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, skipped a traditional airport photo op, instead departing in a convoy of vehicles without stopping to pose for the press.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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But with the brief resurgence of the run game, the run-stopping, athletic inside linebacker is a bit more crucial.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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This approach highlights the individual rather than defining them by a diagnosis, fostering dignity and respect.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the Seventies and Eighties, Fania operated as a family, fostering cooperation and the sharing of resources.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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The September 2025 order cleared the way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to resume broad sweeps in Los Angeles, halting a lower court ruling that restricted ICE's practices.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Israel halting its attacks on Lebanon has been a key condition for Iran war negotiations beginning, the speaker of Iran's parliament has said.—
Sean Conlon,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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This time of year, as calves arrive, ranchers decide whether to retain young cows called heifers and calves for breeding herds, and a big factor is pasture conditions, said Bernt Nelson, an American Farm Bureau Federation economist.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Affordability issues explain part of the apprehension; increasingly, young people have been priced out of the housing market, breeding a resentment that erodes faith in institutions — and in capitalism itself.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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What if the reason your company’s transformation keeps stalling has nothing to do with your strategy, your technology, or your goals?—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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If that cannot happen without stalling operations, the business needs to have enough extra people in the rotation to allow someone to step aside to resolve the situation.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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Since the conditions were still ripe, people started nurturing other grapes—Riesling, Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc—and in the ’80s, the area was designated an American Viticultural Area.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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This will also inevitably impact the wider creative industries ecosystem, given the BBC’s crucial anchor role in commissioning content and nurturing talent.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Bringing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20up. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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