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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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
Goaltenders follow, with wingers bringing up the rear.
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Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
For many people, AI is bringing up their deepest, most existential fears.
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Nancy Colier,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
Aldegheri then loaded the bases with a walk and hit batter, bringing up Carroll, who launched 1-and-1 changeup just into the seats in right for a 5-1 lead.
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Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Leo Wilderman was walked intentionally to load the bases, bringing up Brown.
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John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
With the housemates separately checking on Carl, Kyle and Amanda, Lindsay takes time to apologize to Kyle for bringing up and questioning Kyle and Amanda's relationship.
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Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani touched on a very sensitive international debate ahead of meeting King Charles III on Wednesday by bringing up the controversial ownership of a British crown jewel.
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Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Melo was bringing up the rear on his stand-up electric scooter when he was attacked.
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Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
For many people, AI is bringing up their deepest, most existential fears.
—
Nancy Colier,
Baltimore Sun,
17 June 2026
Aldegheri then loaded the bases with a walk and hit batter, bringing up Carroll, who launched 1-and-1 changeup just into the seats in right for a 5-1 lead.
—
Oc Register,
17 June 2026
Leo Wilderman was walked intentionally to load the bases, bringing up Brown.
—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
With the housemates separately checking on Carl, Kyle and Amanda, Lindsay takes time to apologize to Kyle for bringing up and questioning Kyle and Amanda's relationship.
—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani touched on a very sensitive international debate ahead of meeting King Charles III on Wednesday by bringing up the controversial ownership of a British crown jewel.
—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
Melo was bringing up the rear on his stand-up electric scooter when he was attacked.
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Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
Senate Majority Leader Thune changed his vote from yes to no, giving himself the option of bringing up the motion again.
—
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing up
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The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
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Forming partnerships with like-minded organizations is critical to raising brand awareness, accessing new markets and multiplying impact.
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Steve made a conscious effort to care for Holden by introducing him to his family and staying in touch often.
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Bessent and Hassett have also mused publicly about introducing a new requirement that candidates for regional Fed presidencies must have lived in that district for at least three years.
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And the heat’s not stopping anytime soon.
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Video shows how chase led to deadly crash Instead of stopping, the purple car accelerated and sped through a red light, according to video from Joel’s dashboard camera.
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The critical ingredient to fostering comfort and connection in the company of greatness!
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Obesity-fostering bacteria were found to represent a plurality in the gut microbiomes of American black bears.
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It was also reworded to clarify Apollo is not halting all redemption requests.
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Cut to Johnson attempting an overhead serve with his pickleball partner Candace (Mary Steenburgen) halting him mid leap and correcting his serve to underhand.
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Doing so will reduce the risk of mosquitoes breeding in the blooms.
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Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
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Its success has caused fuel shortages and disrupted army supply lines, stalling Moscow’s full-scale invasion after more than four years of fighting.
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The indictment included photographs of Zhu and Frank Carone socializing at Zhu's Long Island home in June 2022, a time when the indictment said Zhu and Chen's efforts to secure an Emergency Shelter Contract through other means were stalling.
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The reshaping of society by a small cadre of tech-billionaires whose actions are nurturing mass surveillance for marketing and political purposes, widespread technological unemployment, and a culture of misinformation and disinformation is clearly anti-democratic.
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How to transform these artworks into an exhibition nurturing a feminist and humane society?
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“Bringing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20up. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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