as in earns
to receive as return for effort
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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Recent Examples of brings in
The tax brings in more dollars than other funding sources in Kansas City’s budget, including property taxes, sales taxes, fees, fines, state money or federal money, budget documents show.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
When lineworkers don’t respond, the company brings in contractors to complete the work.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
For major events in Chicago, OEMC brings in relevant agencies – such as the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department, and even the National Weather Service – in one room to make any necessary preparations.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
This delicious twist on a classic dish brings in rich curry flavors that represent the influences of a diverse Southern culture.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
That component brings in the majority of the program’s budget, around $200 million, through rebates from drug companies.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to sponsorships, the LA28 committee brings in money through ticket sales and licensing agreements.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Last week, organizers canceled the yearly Habanos cigar festival that brings in millions of dollars of revenue.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead, Netflix shifted its focus toward how much money the business brings in and how people actually use the platform.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
When lineworkers don’t respond, the company brings in contractors to complete the work.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
For major events in Chicago, OEMC brings in relevant agencies – such as the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department, and even the National Weather Service – in one room to make any necessary preparations.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
This delicious twist on a classic dish brings in rich curry flavors that represent the influences of a diverse Southern culture.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
That component brings in the majority of the program’s budget, around $200 million, through rebates from drug companies.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to sponsorships, the LA28 committee brings in money through ticket sales and licensing agreements.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Last week, organizers canceled the yearly Habanos cigar festival that brings in millions of dollars of revenue.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead, Netflix shifted its focus toward how much money the business brings in and how people actually use the platform.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings in
Verb
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Carmona brings tenacity, experience and the kind of calm, functional play style that earns camp opportunities.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The winner of this matchup earns the seventh playoff seed.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Netflix is betting that steady execution on its core business wins in a more crowded, consolidating market.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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His idea was that once teams were eliminated from playoff contention, wins from that point on would count towards draft ranking points, with teams that accumulate the most such points getting the highest draft picks.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After being injected with a mysterious serum, Gabriel gains extraordinary strength, speed, and resilience.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2026
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The climate gains too, since these data centers are powered by 95% renewable energy, avoiding 10 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions over 20 years from just one 100-megawatt facility.—
Todd Larsen,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Advocates say that context makes this moment feel urgent.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lavender juxtaposed with ambroxan makes this scent read as fresh, with musk and beachside woods ground it into a skin-hugging base.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If no one candidate garners more that 50% of the vote, as occurred in Bass’s battle with developer Rick Caruso in 2022, then the election goes to a runoff on November 3 – the same day as the nationwide midterms.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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By all appearances, the title had all the makings of a hit doc, the kind of movie that garners serious buzz by word-of-mouth.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Laurence’s tres leches gets a lot of praise for its crumb texture.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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The coming months will bring more announcements and more excitement as June 2026 gets closer.—
Taylor Haught,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The first collection, which lands in stores in September, will offer those of us who spent their adolescence admiring his archival runway images on Tumblr a chance to finally get in on the action.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Higgins’ proposal lands nine years after Miami voters approved the $400 million Miami Forever Bond, championed by former Mayor Tomás Regalado and meant to address flooding and fund affordable housing.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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