1
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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2
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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3
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
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.
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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
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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Antifa International raises money through standing campaigns on Patreon, FundRazr, and the Action Network, a fundraising platform used to mobilize support for left-wing causes.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Republicans said his response raises questions as to whether the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election was a result of a strategy pushed by Hillary Clinton's campaign.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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When Anna introduces her husband JP, Julia instantly recognizes him from her past.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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Acting as the shop’s centerpiece, the Vespa Café introduces a new brand extension, marking Vespa’s foray into urban hospitality.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Sep. 2025
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To begin with, their source data on funding priorities stops at 2007, leaving a roughly 15-year gap where research funding can't be analyzed, but patents are still being filed.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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There was an awkward pause before the couple did what everyone does when an escalator stops escalating.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rooted in the land-grant tradition, the UA System expands access to academic, practical, and professional opportunities, fosters intellectual growth and student success, promotes discovery and public service, and strengthens Arkansas's economy, health, and culture.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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The sticker shock will help restore a functioning insurance market, as consumers begin demanding affordable 'true insurance' that covers only insurable events and a consumer-friendly regulatory environment that fosters competitive, innovative plans people genuinely need and want.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Gun-toting Henry halts the escaping car and holds the nefarious trio at gunpoint.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Antihydra almost certainly never halts.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
22 Aug. 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,
25 Sep. 2025
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The 33-yard grab against the Giants is one of the most difficult catches a Chiefs receiver has made in almost a year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Sep. 2025
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Zipping along the vast cliffs of Italy’s breathtaking Sorrentine Peninsula shoreline on his moped bike, Daniel pulls up to a villa.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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His staff is attuned to when a car full of people pulls up to the store, but only one person comes inside – especially if that one person is a young girl with a specific gun model in mind.—
Taylor Galgano,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Brings up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20up. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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