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
Thank you for saving me there by bringing up other people.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, Mercury in Scorpio brings intensity and passion to your stability-seeking second house of money and self-worth, bringing up similar topics of conversation as finances are top of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Chapman then walked after falling behind 1-and-2, bringing up Bryce Eldridge, the Giants’ first-round draft pick in 2023 who was 0 for 9 in his first three major-league games.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
But cutting rates could have the unwanted impact of further bringing up inflation.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Public figures like Stephen King have also drawn ire for bringing up past statements of Kirk's that seem to condone politically motivated violence.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
In the past, discharge petitions have often been used as a tool of the minority when bringing up a bill with bipartisan support when the party in leadership refuses to schedule a vote on the issue.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
The car company run by Elon Musk asked a federal court Friday to dismiss massive damages awarded to victims of a deadly crash, arguing that their lawyers had misled the jury by improperly bringing up the billionaire during the trial.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
In other words, when a user decides to use GPT-5 and meanders into bringing up a mental health topic or concern, the question is how the interactivity and responses will potentially differ from the prior versions, such as the answers given by ChatGPT and GPT-4.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
In the meantime, Mercury in Scorpio brings intensity and passion to your stability-seeking second house of money and self-worth, bringing up similar topics of conversation as finances are top of mind.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Chapman then walked after falling behind 1-and-2, bringing up Bryce Eldridge, the Giants’ first-round draft pick in 2023 who was 0 for 9 in his first three major-league games.
—Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
But cutting rates could have the unwanted impact of further bringing up inflation.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Public figures like Stephen King have also drawn ire for bringing up past statements of Kirk's that seem to condone politically motivated violence.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
In the past, discharge petitions have often been used as a tool of the minority when bringing up a bill with bipartisan support when the party in leadership refuses to schedule a vote on the issue.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
The car company run by Elon Musk asked a federal court Friday to dismiss massive damages awarded to victims of a deadly crash, arguing that their lawyers had misled the jury by improperly bringing up the billionaire during the trial.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
In other words, when a user decides to use GPT-5 and meanders into bringing up a mental health topic or concern, the question is how the interactivity and responses will potentially differ from the prior versions, such as the answers given by ChatGPT and GPT-4.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing up
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The nonprofit will provide scholarships and supportive services for families raising children with autism.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prague Reuters — Billionaire Andrej Babis’s ANO party cruised to victory in the Czech Republic’s parliamentary election on Saturday, raising the prospect of a government that would boost Europe’s populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The show portrays Watkins introducing Gein to the story of Ilse Koch, a real-life Holocaust war criminal.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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In addition to their regular economy offering, airlines are also introducing new or refreshed premium economy cabins.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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That suit, which Lukenbill’s attorneys Brad Carroll and Michael Laino filed July 11, was primarily concerned with stopping efforts by the city to limit occupancy at the bar.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chappell Roan’s new hair color Based on reviews of the New York shows, KC audiences should expect show-stopping moments, a new hair color for the famous redhead, an emotional speech of thanks and perhaps a special guest.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Christene Chadwick Moss, the first African-American female board president of Fort Worth ISD, said that, as principal, Benton dedicated herself to enhancing Dunbar’s environment and fostering a strong sense of pride and community — even when people doubted if a woman could do the job.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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By balancing innovation with relationships, Guzman is creating a brokerage where clients are more than transactions and agents are more than salespeople, fostering a culture that reflects the energy and diversity of Arizona itself.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The year Goldberg-Polin and her family arrived in Israel, the country launched Operation Cast Lead, a massive military operation aimed at halting intensifying Hamas mortar, missile and rocket fire terrorizing southern Israeli communities.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Attorneys for the Justice Department argued that halting the reallocations could delay distributing the funds to other states DHS had identified as higher priority under its new approach.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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This will prevent mosquitoes from breeding in your yard.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Roland Emmerich became Hollywood’s king of disaster in the 1990s — mainly by cross-breeding the genre with alien and monster pictures, like Independence Day and Godzilla.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 Sep. 2025
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Diggs did play in the game and made a crucial defensive play late in the second half, reading a Packers screen in the red zone and forcing Green Bay behind the sticks, stalling its momentum.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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That doesn’t mean the technology is stalling because automakers will continue to roll out advanced driver-assistance technology on more and more vehicles.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For a high-value science and craft project, the Creativity for Kids Grow 'N Glow Terrarium Kit gives your little ones the chance to see how nature works by planting and nurturing their own mini-ecosystem.—
Tabitha Britt,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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And help your child develop empathy and nurturing skills.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Bringing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20up. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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