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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
The chili brings the comfort-food feel, while the red link gives it a little more kick and personality than your regular dog.
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Justin Brown,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
With the nurturing Moon in your 6th House of Health and Routine, a harmonious trine to authoritative Saturn in your 10th House of Career and Status brings steady traction.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Lili Cuevas has been attending camp for the last four years and always brings a special companion with her.
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Conor McGill,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Every day brings a new word, and everyone around the world is trying to solve the same puzzle.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Vacation fashion should be bright and fun, and this skirt brings all of that while still being very wearable (thank you, breathable linen).
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Mars' sextile to Saturn in Aries on July 19 brings greater discipline to the conversation.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The imposing white hotel buildings are all above the road - accessed by vehicle via a ramp, which brings you to a carpark and the front entrance.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Ho brings more than 20 years of senior in-house legal leadership across media, technology, gaming and entertainment.
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Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
Justin Brown,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
With the nurturing Moon in your 6th House of Health and Routine, a harmonious trine to authoritative Saturn in your 10th House of Career and Status brings steady traction.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
Lili Cuevas has been attending camp for the last four years and always brings a special companion with her.
—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Every day brings a new word, and everyone around the world is trying to solve the same puzzle.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Vacation fashion should be bright and fun, and this skirt brings all of that while still being very wearable (thank you, breathable linen).
—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Mars' sextile to Saturn in Aries on July 19 brings greater discipline to the conversation.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
The imposing white hotel buildings are all above the road - accessed by vehicle via a ramp, which brings you to a carpark and the front entrance.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Ho brings more than 20 years of senior in-house legal leadership across media, technology, gaming and entertainment.
—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings
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That creates a rare opportunity for tournament debutant Cape Verde, the second-smallest country to qualify for a World Cup.
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The watershed provides drinking water, forms a critical habitat for fish and other wildlife and creates recreational spaces for the community, the board wrote.
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After an extremely awkward mother-son kiss, Alicent convinces Aemond to fly to Harrenhal and hunt down Daemon.
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After Stagg convinces the leaders to postpone D-day, he is vindicated by a deluge of rain that arrives while everyone is attending church at Southwark House on June 5.
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Shipping experts say rural delivery costs more because drivers make fewer stops per mile, increasing the cost per package.
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Beyond that, self-parking typically costs $25 per day but may cost more during special events.
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What usually causes harmful algal blooms along Florida's coasts?
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Banks should spend more time asking what causes that switch to flip.
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Your warmth persuades when details sparkle today.
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When he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, Athena persuades Zeus to secure Odysseus’s release.
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The iPhone 15 Pro Max currently fetches $492, while the base iPhone 15 sits at $311.
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Presumably whichever region fetches the higher price will be the one Dairyland chooses in the future.
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When at work, the robot’s drilling generates less than five newtons of force, which feels about as heavy as a half-liter bottle of water.
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Every deployment generates proprietary operational data that helps improve Digit’s perception, decision-making, mobility, and task execution capabilities.
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Orange dream freeze at Your 3rd Spot A little sweet and a little sassy, the orange dream freeze satisfies a hankering for a cocktail and a dessert.
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Current production satisfies less than one percent of global demand.
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“Brings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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