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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
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.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Morgan said this often brings about serious consequences.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The privacy problem Agentic AI browsers have access to much more user data than traditional search engines, which brings about a host of privacy concerns.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
All the changes midlife brings about—menopause, empty nesting, changes in your professional and personal life—can indeed usher in a lot of fear, doubt and stress.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
Hamas has called for a proposal that brings about a comprehensive end to the war in exchange for the release of the hostages.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Morgan said this often brings about serious consequences.
—Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The privacy problem Agentic AI browsers have access to much more user data than traditional search engines, which brings about a host of privacy concerns.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
All the changes midlife brings about—menopause, empty nesting, changes in your professional and personal life—can indeed usher in a lot of fear, doubt and stress.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
Hamas has called for a proposal that brings about a comprehensive end to the war in exchange for the release of the hostages.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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To do so, Nguyen advises maintaining proper form, controlling the weight through the full range of motion and avoiding any movement that causes sudden pain.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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One of the best times to visit Bogotá is in August, when the annual Festival de Verano brings the city together for free concerts, sports, and cultural activities.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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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,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The breezy, wide-leg design combined with leg-elongating side stripes creates a flattering, fashion-forward look that feels California-approved.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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The installation generates steam using CO₂-free electricity and recovers low-temperature waste heat from the paper manufacturing process.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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The company launched its first product, Marble, late last year, which generates 3D environments from text or image prompts, and says the new capital will accelerate work in those areas.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The mesmerizing power of the booming sound in a southern Moroccan desert prompts the teeming bodies to writhe and dance in an ecstatic state.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Touch promotes calm by slowing activity in the amygdala, a part of the brain that processes emotions, and prompts the release of oxytocin, often referred to as the love hormone.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Decluttering your home may not be motivating on its own, but supporting charitable organizations, reducing landfill waste, and helping others find affordable essentials by donating to thrift stores often does the trick.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Paying by wire transfer, check, debit card or credit card does not trigger Form 8300 reporting in the same way cash does.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Brings about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20about. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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