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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
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.
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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 Florida swing not only brings about another signature series event but also our first tentpole tournament of the season, The Players Championship.
—Keith Stewart, New York Times, 23 Feb. 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
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 Florida swing not only brings about another signature series event but also our first tentpole tournament of the season, The Players Championship.
—Keith Stewart, New York Times, 23 Feb. 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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What's left behind is a glowing core, known as a white dwarf, which is sending out radiation that causes the gas shells to glow.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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For instance, an overhand knot produces a flipping motion, while a figure-eight knot causes the robot to spin.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 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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That legislation, pending action from the governor, bans new data centers through November 2027 and creates a new state council to provide strategic input, facilitate planning considerations and evaluate policy tools to address data centers, Maine Morning Star reported.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Sourcing & Methodology This article was generated by software that analyzes National Weather Service warnings and advisories and creates an article based on templates created by humans.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Air connectivity generates 851 billion euros (nearly $1 trillion) in GDP for European economies and supports 14 million jobs, according to ACI Europe.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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This method generates penetration pressures roughly 30 times greater than previous seed-carrying systems that relied on rainfall to expand wood veneers.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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On the flip side, if inflation begins to weaken economic growth and prompts more aggressive rate reductions, gold could benefit again.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This show, which still prompts belly laughs from my daughter and me even after countless rewatches, meets and surpasses my mother’s bar.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Iran also churns out massive numbers of drones, as does Russia.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Borrowers who leave a program with unresolved balances should act quickly, understand their rights and, if needed, pursue additional relief before a creditor does.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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