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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Recent Examples of brings on
Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise .
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Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The Lavender Inn brings on the Central Coast charm with an on-site spa and Victorian-esque furnishings, while the quirky Capri Hotel features a range of thoughtful amenities like complimentary bike rentals.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
The company has 27 employees and brings on freelancers as needed on a per-project basis.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
There’s not only an endless amount of clothing and accessories to digitally dig through—from activewear to evening wear—but there’s also something about Black Friday sale shopping that brings on a sense of urgency.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Joel’s son and the next generation Joel’s investigation brings on another huge discovery, that Aiden is his biological son, conceived during a brief reunion with his ex-wife Bella.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
PDFs are a common file format, but editing them on a PC commonly brings on a headache.
—PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
There is plenty Bader brings on paper.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The decades-long rivalry brings on various pre-game festivities and bonfires.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
The Lavender Inn brings on the Central Coast charm with an on-site spa and Victorian-esque furnishings, while the quirky Capri Hotel features a range of thoughtful amenities like complimentary bike rentals.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
The company has 27 employees and brings on freelancers as needed on a per-project basis.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
There’s not only an endless amount of clothing and accessories to digitally dig through—from activewear to evening wear—but there’s also something about Black Friday sale shopping that brings on a sense of urgency.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Joel’s son and the next generation Joel’s investigation brings on another huge discovery, that Aiden is his biological son, conceived during a brief reunion with his ex-wife Bella.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
PDFs are a common file format, but editing them on a PC commonly brings on a headache.
—PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
There is plenty Bader brings on paper.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
The decades-long rivalry brings on various pre-game festivities and bonfires.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings on
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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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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
Verb
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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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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
Verb
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Curated with Titanic historian Claes-Göran Wetterholm, the exhibition draws on decades of research into those who were on board and uses artifacts and historical records to reconstruct individual stories tied to the disaster.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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To compensate, the body relies on the lungs, kidneys, and liver, and draws on alkaline mineral reserves such as magnesium, potassium, and calcium.—
Mélanie Defouilloy,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2026
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Notably, the system produces hydrogen and oxygen at different times rather than simultaneously through a membrane.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the new variant, this set up produces 536 hp in most situations but ups things to 657 hp when launch control mode is engaged.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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