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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
To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
One of the best times to visit Bogotá is in August, when the annual Festival de Verano brings the city together for free concerts, sports, and cultural activities.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The extended hunt for a new CFO underscores the ultracompetitive state of the market for hiring a strategic finance leader who brings extensive audit and accounting expertise as well as credibility with Wall Street.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Next week also brings key economic reports, including durable goods, consumer confidence, jobless claims, and the producer price index.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Which brings us to the unlikely intersection of a shadeless strip of Las Vegas and dreams of homeless Teslas replacing Universal Orlando’s Hogwart’s Express.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Tencent brings unparalleled knowledge of the Chinese ecosystem.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The 2026 bZ Woodland brings Toyota’s sterling reputation for quality and reliability to an EV in one of the most popular vehicle classes.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Coleman said the bill brings the school district in line with every other district in the state and provides some financial protections available to other districts during years of shrinking property values that are currently unavailable for KCPS.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Feb. 2026
One of the best times to visit Bogotá is in August, when the annual Festival de Verano brings the city together for free concerts, sports, and cultural activities.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
The extended hunt for a new CFO underscores the ultracompetitive state of the market for hiring a strategic finance leader who brings extensive audit and accounting expertise as well as credibility with Wall Street.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Next week also brings key economic reports, including durable goods, consumer confidence, jobless claims, and the producer price index.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Which brings us to the unlikely intersection of a shadeless strip of Las Vegas and dreams of homeless Teslas replacing Universal Orlando’s Hogwart’s Express.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Tencent brings unparalleled knowledge of the Chinese ecosystem.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
The 2026 bZ Woodland brings Toyota’s sterling reputation for quality and reliability to an EV in one of the most popular vehicle classes.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Coleman said the bill brings the school district in line with every other district in the state and provides some financial protections available to other districts during years of shrinking property values that are currently unavailable for KCPS.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings
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This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The breezy, wide-leg design combined with leg-elongating side stripes creates a flattering, fashion-forward look that feels California-approved.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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But Saccharine slips off the rails, especially once Hana convinces Josie that Bertha’s spirit has latched onto her in malevolent ways, growing bigger and stronger all the time.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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But the feint convinces almost no one, because Newsom is perhaps the least Falstaffian man in wine.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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Beyond that, self-parking typically costs $25 per day but may cost more during special events.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Worse, may car owners act like their car only costs the incremental cost of operating it, which can appear be under 5 cents/mile in an EV.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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To do so, Nguyen advises maintaining proper form, controlling the weight through the full range of motion and avoiding any movement that causes sudden pain.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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This leads us to another revelation of decoherence theory, the one that persuades me that Zurek’s theory now tells a complete story.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Most of the passengers are content to wait for the driver to figure things out, but Folarin persuades a passing truck driver to take him and his sons the rest of the way.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Shorter fetches often create multiple, less intense bands of snow, while longer fetches can produce severe single bands, sometimes with thundersnow, as seen in the longer geographical positioning of lakes like Erie and Ontario.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Fresh opium now fetches about $329 per kilogram, more than double the 2019 price of $145.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Dec. 2025
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The installation generates steam using CO₂-free electricity and recovers low-temperature waste heat from the paper manufacturing process.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The company launched its first product, Marble, late last year, which generates 3D environments from text or image prompts, and says the new capital will accelerate work in those areas.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Redlands school officials said the suspension of privileges will remain in place until a student satisfies certain conditions, such as attending a session of Saturday school or performing four hours of community service.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Since then, the British government has worked tirelessly to carve out a deal that satisfies Mauritius without losing its defensive foothold.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Brings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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