BRINGS Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

brings

verb

present tense third-person singular of bring

as in creates

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff

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as in convinces

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong

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as in costs

to have a price of the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction

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Recent Examples of brings Brooklinen and Boll & Branch have breathable everyday essentials covered, while Nickey Kehoe brings a more playful approach to bedding with colorful patterns and unexpected designs. — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026 This year also brings the return of the Dubai Sail Grand Prix, with high-speed catamarans racing off the city’s coastline, while HYROX Dubai will see athletes tackle a grueling combination of running and functional fitness challenges. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 The one-bowl chocolate cake layer is dense and deeply fudgy; the mousse is airy and light; and the thin slip of ganache on top brings it all together. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026 The partnership brings advanced computing hardware into a project designed for operation beyond traditional terrestrial data centers. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026 This covert communication will lead to trouble, exacerbating racial inequities even as Lord Balfour eventually, foolishly brings the war back to his own doorstep. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 Activism may increasingly shift overseas, but this brings its own challenges. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 6 Nov. 2026 Riccardo Scamarcio brings a brooding intensity that works beautifully for the Italian Dracula. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026 Meeting a deadline brings relief that is already hollow because the next one is waiting. — Stacy Keltner, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

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Verb

Their activity creates a growing stream of branch updates, code reviews, merges, and repository downloads.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Proposition 40 creates a one-time, 5% tax on Californians whose net worth exceeds $1 billion.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of creates

Verb

These scenes are quite moving and well-played by Apa, who not only convinces us with that famous voice of Stewart’s but also his demeanor on screen and off.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
The immature eccentric initially has no plans to head back to the States, until Christy convinces him to stand tall and fight.

— Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of convinces

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Each of these cables costs a thousand euros, as per today’s prices, pushing up the cost of such a quantum computer.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Shipping experts say rural delivery costs more because drivers make fewer stops per mile, increasing the cost per package.

— Barbara Booth, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2026

Definition of costs

Verb

Time away from work to vote should be taken at the beginning or end of a shift — whichever causes the least disruption to the workday — unless the employer and employee agree on another arrangement.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Researchers are still working out exactly how the parasite causes this change, but studies have found changes in proteins in the host’s brain as the parasite manipulates it.

— Tara Deans, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of causes

Verb

Nevertheless, Baron Cohen persuades real politicians, including Gingrich and Congressman Andy Harris, to condemn the fake cartel leader.

— Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
Fielder persuades Holmes to watch it for the first time, on a laptop in the couple’s bed.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of persuades

Verb

McKenzie declined to share how much revenue the company generates on an annual basis.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Reactors use a different fuel recipe The Sun primarily generates energy through the proton–proton chain, a sequence that ultimately converts hydrogen into helium.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of generates

Verb

Chifeng facility holds Bureau Veritas ISO certifications, satisfies RFNBO and ISCC standards, and produces 320,000 tons of green ammonia annually.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
The off-kilter tale of a brave fox leading the fight against a comically noxious group of farmers satisfies like the grand victory feast at Badger’s (Bill Murray) table.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026