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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
Solomon brings up Reiner’s diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder, an illness that can involve mania, depression and the delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking associated with schizophrenia.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
And when Joy brings up perhaps mentioning the idea of rehab to Jackie, Santos gives Langdon an awkward look.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Which brings up the other reverberation.
—Sam McDowell 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Yep, the extra-long float representing Prince’s pop brings up the rear of the nightly parade again.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
If a parent or roommate brings up an old issue, thank them for caring, then suggest a small step that improves daily life.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Selling brings up identity, uncertainty, and permanence.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Growing up always brings up bittersweet feelings.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
And when Joy brings up perhaps mentioning the idea of rehab to Jackie, Santos gives Langdon an awkward look.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2026
Which brings up the other reverberation.
—Sam McDowell 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
Yep, the extra-long float representing Prince’s pop brings up the rear of the nightly parade again.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
If a parent or roommate brings up an old issue, thank them for caring, then suggest a small step that improves daily life.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Selling brings up identity, uncertainty, and permanence.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
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.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Growing up always brings up bittersweet feelings.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings up
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Wall Street is looking for a clear read on the return on investment of Oracle's AI bet when the company reports earnings Tuesday, in addition to any future capital raises.—
Seema Mody,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Friedman said the growing number of cases raises serious concerns about whether passengers can truly know who is driving them.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Ritz Kids program introduces younger guests to the excitement of the island through games, arts and crafts, and adventures in and around the water.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Levy Rozman wrote a book that introduces infants to the chess board.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 Mar. 2026
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This creates a temporary, dynamic obstacle that slows other molecules or stops them from moving through.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Also, back home, Lip Smacking now offers a foodie tour in San Jose – at Santana Row – which stops at four of the center’s top restaurants.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Reflecting on the good stuff is a lovely practice that fosters happiness and optimism.—
David Sparrow,
Parents,
10 Mar. 2026
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This approach fosters an environment where compassion and professionalism remain closely linked.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The United States could suspend transfers of those funds unless Baghdad halts the financing of the PMF.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The moratorium halts approvals for sewer capacity allocation for new developments within the Baltimore City Sewer Service Area (SSA), according to the department.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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If his progress stalls out, this team is in trouble.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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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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As for the transfers, Rogers (33 catches for 441 yards in 2025) will assuredly be put to work as one of only two receivers on the team with more than three career starts.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perez nearly has one of her own, but Vestal catches the flyball at the warning track.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Tramon Mark pulls up for a, what else, midrange jumper and OU takes yet another timeout.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Gwinnett microtransit bus pulls up to a suburban park to pick up passengers in Snellville in November 2024.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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