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as in raises
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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as in introduces
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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as in stops
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of brings up
That brings up a broader point, unlike other genres, such as rap and alternative, country often still remains its own island and doesn’t always cross over with other genres.
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Melinda Newman, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
When Carrington and Dina sit down face-to-face to negotiate Allura’s divorce, Dina brings up Chase’s relationship with Maria as a means to blackmail him.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Growing up always brings up bittersweet feelings.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Noah seems to be performing some kind of blessing on Abby's baby in the scene, which brings up yet another major relationship difference for Joanne.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Both of these markets are on the beach, a factor which further brings up prices amid already high demand from buyers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
One option puts a floating dot on your screen that brings up a menu that’s superimposed on all your apps and home screens.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Which brings up an interesting dilemma in the three-game preseason slate.
—Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2025
Melinda Newman, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
When Carrington and Dina sit down face-to-face to negotiate Allura’s divorce, Dina brings up Chase’s relationship with Maria as a means to blackmail him.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Growing up always brings up bittersweet feelings.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Noah seems to be performing some kind of blessing on Abby's baby in the scene, which brings up yet another major relationship difference for Joanne.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Both of these markets are on the beach, a factor which further brings up prices amid already high demand from buyers.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
One option puts a floating dot on your screen that brings up a menu that’s superimposed on all your apps and home screens.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Which brings up an interesting dilemma in the three-game preseason slate.
—Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings up
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Calf raises with a slow lower Stand with your feet hip-distance apart and lift both heels as high as possible.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The new study raises important questions about the role flexible work arrangements could play in helping fertility rates rebound, Bloom said.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The third movie in the franchise reunites Fisher with the rest of the original Four Horsemen — Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco — as well as Mark Ruffalo and Morgan Freeman, and introduces new cast members Rosamund Pike, Ariana Greenblatt, Dominic Sessa, and Justice Smith.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Cipriani family's 71-story tower in Downtown Dubai introduces two collections of residences—the Signature and the Nobile—and even offers buyers a path to the city’s coveted Golden Visa.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some gardeners choose to pinch those old flowers away every day to enhance the look of their plants, while others decide to wait until the entire flower scape stops blooming to cut the scape stem down to the soil line.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Empath fosters psychological safety, inclusive dialogue and a culture of empathy.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since its founding, Facebook has described itself as a kind of public service that fosters relationships.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
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This designation halts outpatient and elective procedures and ensures more beds are open for emergencies.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Park websites and social media accounts also go dark, fire management plans are paused, and wildlife tracking halts midseason.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 Oct. 2025
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There is often community resistance that stalls the building of homes.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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But, then again, the market is a forward-looking machine with a motor that never stalls out.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
21 Sep. 2025
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Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Helm catches glimpses of the humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Adams’ car pulls up to the NYPD Academy in Flushing, Queens, where this year’s class of more than 1,000 cadets has assembled in a massive auditorium.—
Molly Ball,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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It's powered by a digital motor that spins up to 110,000 RPM, and delivers 115 Air Watts of suction that pulls up dirt, pet hair, and crumbs across carpets or hard floors.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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