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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse
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Recent Examples of brings about
The Florida swing not only brings about another signature series event but also our first tentpole tournament of the season, The Players Championship.
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Keith Stewart, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The change of seasons brings about changes in our home, too—from experiencing less natural light to layering on extra blankets or even our towels drying slower.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Sometimes — as in the dozen or so stories highlighted here — this work brings about policy changes, public safety improvements, protections for vulnerable residents and accountability from powerful institutions.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Morgan said this often brings about serious consequences.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The privacy problem Agentic AI browsers have access to much more user data than traditional search engines, which brings about a host of privacy concerns.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
All the changes midlife brings about—menopause, empty nesting, changes in your professional and personal life—can indeed usher in a lot of fear, doubt and stress.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
Hamas has called for a proposal that brings about a comprehensive end to the war in exchange for the release of the hostages.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Keith Stewart, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The change of seasons brings about changes in our home, too—from experiencing less natural light to layering on extra blankets or even our towels drying slower.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Sometimes — as in the dozen or so stories highlighted here — this work brings about policy changes, public safety improvements, protections for vulnerable residents and accountability from powerful institutions.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Morgan said this often brings about serious consequences.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The privacy problem Agentic AI browsers have access to much more user data than traditional search engines, which brings about a host of privacy concerns.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
All the changes midlife brings about—menopause, empty nesting, changes in your professional and personal life—can indeed usher in a lot of fear, doubt and stress.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
Hamas has called for a proposal that brings about a comprehensive end to the war in exchange for the release of the hostages.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings about
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Now the molecule was DMT, which causes an extremely intense but relatively short trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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The difference in strain causes the structures to naturally curl upward.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the letter is yet another representation of the growing consensus on the left against consolidation that brings major news organizations under one roof, particularly when that house is owned by Ellison.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Naomi Fry says that this iteration brings with it a fresh sense of authenticity and vulnerability.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Regulating heat in these systems creates the right conditions for peak efficiency and performance, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The contrast between the volume of the trench coat and the clean lines of straight-leg jeans creates an interesting and very trendy silhouette.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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Victoria Gardens gets nearly 15 million visitors annually and generates more than $1,100 per square foot in retail sales, placing it among top-grossing open-air shopping centers in the nation, Redwood West said.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Plug-in solar generates electricity rather than consumes it.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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How Nicotine Affects the Body Nicotine is a highly addictive stimulant that prompts the brain’s reward center to release the neurotransmitter dopamine, triggering feelings of pleasure and improving mood.—
Erica Sweeney,
EverydayHealth.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Older canes produce smaller berries, so removing them prompts new growth and, ultimately, better fruit.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Jackie Oates does a wonderful job with her beautiful voice and violin.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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More comparable to Barça's democratic model are fellow Spanish clubs Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna, and Portuguese majors Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon, which have leadership elections, while not holding the same rank as Barça does as an elite soccer club.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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