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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 massive delta is revered not only for its capacious water supply and agricultural support, but also its famed Delta breeze that often brings relief from stretches of hot weather.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' brings romance to Texas Similar shows are moving into the Texas turf.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
However, this increase brings San José more in line with neighboring cities, which helps minimize that risk and keeps us competitive.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Butter brings with it a pop of energy, while still feeling subtle and elegant.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
The sixth-round pick now brings his electricity to Minnesota.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
This brings us to the concept of the short squeeze.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
When the vice president of operations brings the deal to a committee review, those stakeholders are already warmed up.
—Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' brings romance to Texas Similar shows are moving into the Texas turf.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 May 2026
However, this increase brings San José more in line with neighboring cities, which helps minimize that risk and keeps us competitive.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Butter brings with it a pop of energy, while still feeling subtle and elegant.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 May 2026
Wine-Coca conduces to mental activity and clearness, prevents fatigue and exhaustion, brings cheerfulness and sweet refreshing sleep.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
The sixth-round pick now brings his electricity to Minnesota.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026
This brings us to the concept of the short squeeze.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026
When the vice president of operations brings the deal to a committee review, those stakeholders are already warmed up.
—Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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At the same time, the restructuring of global trade systems creates a rare opportunity for Chinese fashion companies to move from followers within the global system to active co-builders of it.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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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.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Not even for the draft, the annual exercise in hope that convinces 32 fan bases that the right quarterback, left tackle or slot corner can make all the difference come September.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2026
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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
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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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Folate deficiency causes a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2026
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If a tool causes friction, map the workflow on paper, then simplify steps and confirm responsibilities with the group.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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In an underdeveloped twist, Clark persuades his skeptical assistant, Kat (Lukita Maxwell), and her more gullible boyfriend, Bobby (Finn Bennett), to enter the Backrooms with him, armed with Bobby’s camcorder.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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The product being optimised is your attention, and the people refining that optimisation have budgets, behavioural scientists, and years of data on what persuades you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Presumably whichever region fetches the higher price will be the one Dairyland chooses in the future.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 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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According to Winton, Starlink currently operates a constellation capable of delivering roughly 500 terabits per second of bandwidth and generates about $13 billion in annual revenue.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This kind of broad, slapstick parody needs a steady stream of laugh-out-loud moments, but the new Scary Movie generates barely a trickle.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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Trump will only make a deal that satisfies his red lines, the official said, referring to the president’s demands that Iran must abandon its nuclear program, give up its enriched uranium supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz.—
Kate Sullivan,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Using keywords satisfies those requirements, even if the conversation doesn't come to a satisfying conclusion.—
Jill Duffy,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
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“Brings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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