BRINGS IN Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

brings in

verb

present tense third-person singular of bring in

as in earns

to receive as return for effort she's bringing in good money selling houses

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Recent Examples of brings in That brings in extra income and further shores up the dividend. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 San Vicente Bungalows brings in BBMT for shows aimed at its members’ kids. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026 The series brings in one of the biggest audiences across all of YouTube with than 200 million subscribers, plus additional viewership on Netflix. — Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 June 2026 On the other side of the 15th floor is the large indoor pool that sits beneath a curving glass ceiling that brings in ample sunlight. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 The younger Lauder is also a teacher who has conducted a class at Wharton for second-year MBA students for 14 years and brings in a different guest each week to discuss leadership. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Understanding the financial spiral that state receivership brings in the event of insolvency motivates me. — Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 The tax brings in more dollars than other funding sources in Kansas City’s budget, including property taxes, sales taxes, fees, fines, state money or federal money, budget documents show. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026 When lineworkers don’t respond, the company brings in contractors to complete the work. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026

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Capcom’s August preview says earlier, tighter missions eventually feed into larger explorable locations as Musashi earns additional Oni abilities.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Furthermore, the Girls’ 18s singles champion earns a main-draw wild card into the US Open, providing a direct pathway to one of tennis’s biggest stages this fall in New York.

— Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of earns

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An American man — Ben Shelton; Taylor Fritz; Frances Tiafoe — wins a first Grand Slam men’s singles title for the host country since 2003!

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Many Dolfans as well have literally grown up with this playoff wins drought the norm — raised by losing.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of wins

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On one hand, losses are out of control in the Premier League even as the division reaps far more in revenue than anywhere else.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Research and development accounts for an average of just 4% of European countries’ defense budgets, compared to 10% for the United States – which reaps significant economic multiplier effects from that military spending.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of reaps

Verb

That energy transfers to the ice, which gains that energy and increases its temperature.

— Matthew Koss, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
Consider identity theft protection If someone gains access to sensitive personal or financial information, identity theft protection can help monitor for signs that your information is being misused and provide recovery assistance if fraud occurs.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of gains

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The victory Sunday makes Orlando just the second club in NWSL history to win four consecutive regular-season road matches against the Spirit.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
For context, the Heat — in their history — have had a player makes 200 3s in a single year only seven times.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of makes

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As investors adjust their positions and trade through newly available supply, Goldman garners revenue through bid-ask spreads and execution commissions.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
Los Angeles diner Max and Helen’s reportedly garners an 8-hour line, and Reddit threads are dedicated to lining up at Austin’s legendary Franklin Barbecue.

— Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

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