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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse
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Recent Examples of brings about
Every Rayan Cherki drive into the box, every Jeremy Doku shimmy and dart, every menacing moment of intent from Haaland brings about an instant raising of our heart rates.
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Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
April kicks off the 2026 Masters, hosted at the famous Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia, while May brings about the 2026 PGA Championship.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Moses brings about a plague of locusts that cover the land and eat all the remaining crops, fruit, and trees.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
To look around my home and see a table set with dishes, silverware, and coupes from both my husband and my grandparents and great grandparents is so special and brings about a deep sense of joy.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
However, a partnership with Axon brings about new concerns.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
The change of seasons brings about changes in our home, too—from experiencing less natural light to layering on extra blankets or even our towels drying slower.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Sometimes — as in the dozen or so stories highlighted here — this work brings about policy changes, public safety improvements, protections for vulnerable residents and accountability from powerful institutions.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Morgan said this often brings about serious consequences.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
April kicks off the 2026 Masters, hosted at the famous Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia, while May brings about the 2026 PGA Championship.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Moses brings about a plague of locusts that cover the land and eat all the remaining crops, fruit, and trees.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
To look around my home and see a table set with dishes, silverware, and coupes from both my husband and my grandparents and great grandparents is so special and brings about a deep sense of joy.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
However, a partnership with Axon brings about new concerns.
—Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 11 Mar. 2026
The change of seasons brings about changes in our home, too—from experiencing less natural light to layering on extra blankets or even our towels drying slower.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
Sometimes — as in the dozen or so stories highlighted here — this work brings about policy changes, public safety improvements, protections for vulnerable residents and accountability from powerful institutions.
—Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Morgan said this often brings about serious consequences.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings about
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Onions emit a gas that causes potatoes to sprout.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Put a few slices on your tuna salad sandwich, see what the day brings.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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The former Ohio State linebacker brings versatility and enthusiasm to a Washington defense that struggled in 2025.—
Les Carpenter,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, the plan creates the situation, and the unexpected knockout blow makes the plan look clever.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 One thoughtful move today creates real momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Mining generates large quantities of toxic waste and wastewater containing heavy metals, acids and radioactive residues.—
Abraham Nunbogu,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Petco Park also generates year-round revenue from other events like concerts, which adds several hundred million dollars to the value of the San Diego franchise.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Houston Texans have had difficulties getting beyond the wild-card round of the playoffs, which sometimes prompts some changes on a roster.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though Cee Cee prompts some independence in her friend, Bertie’s sheen hasn’t rubbed off on her needy pal.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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That is exactly what this film cleverly does — pinpoints the insidious nature of far-right movements and the creeping rhetoric that has polluted our society.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Corey Scher is a postdoctoral researcher at the Conflict Ecology laboratory at Oregon State University, which does satellite monitoring in conflict zones.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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