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 component brings in the majority of the program’s budget, around $200 million, through rebates from drug companies.
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Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to sponsorships, the LA28 committee brings in money through ticket sales and licensing agreements.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Last week, organizers canceled the yearly Habanos cigar festival that brings in millions of dollars of revenue.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Quinn temporarily took over as the defensive play-caller but now brings in Jones to try to rebuild a unit that was among the worst in the NFL while the Commanders went 5-12 a year after going 12-5 and making it all the way to the NFC championship game.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Built in 1929, the theater brings in national acts like Dave Mason, Béla Fleck, and Bryan Adams, and screens throwback movies with live Wurlitzer organ accompaniment in a space featuring castle balconies and a starlit ceiling.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead, Netflix shifted its focus toward how much money the business brings in and how people actually use the platform.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Initial acts will feature a variety of musical performances before the theater brings in Broadway shows.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Tony Khan often brings in independent performers for enhancement matches to get a closer look at them.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to sponsorships, the LA28 committee brings in money through ticket sales and licensing agreements.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Last week, organizers canceled the yearly Habanos cigar festival that brings in millions of dollars of revenue.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Quinn temporarily took over as the defensive play-caller but now brings in Jones to try to rebuild a unit that was among the worst in the NFL while the Commanders went 5-12 a year after going 12-5 and making it all the way to the NFC championship game.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Built in 1929, the theater brings in national acts like Dave Mason, Béla Fleck, and Bryan Adams, and screens throwback movies with live Wurlitzer organ accompaniment in a space featuring castle balconies and a starlit ceiling.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026
Instead, Netflix shifted its focus toward how much money the business brings in and how people actually use the platform.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Initial acts will feature a variety of musical performances before the theater brings in Broadway shows.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Tony Khan often brings in independent performers for enhancement matches to get a closer look at them.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings in
Verb
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By comparison, an FDNY firefighter earns $45,196 right out of the FDNY Academy and can earn around $110,000 after five years.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The winner earns an automatic spot in the NCAA Tournament.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Dominican Republic moves on, now two wins away from a championship.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 49ers got to the quarters — three wins away from a first NCAA Tournament bid in 21 years — by going on an 18-0 run in the second half to take a 39-27 lead and take control of the game.—
Langston Wertz Jr,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps some enterprising Democrat or Republican will come along who exhibits more faith in our constitutional system, governs with the foresight that there are more elections to come than just the next one — and reaps the benefits.—
David M. Drucker,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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And if the hypotheticals are not enough to dissuade, history is littered with teams trading away their future for immediate glories, seeing their plans implode, and being left with a ruinous future that becomes a hopeless present while another team reaps the benefits.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When within one second of a rival at a detection point, a driver gains access to additional electrical deployment—up to 350 kW—giving them a temporary performance advantage.—
Brad Spurgeon,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
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And the subject of an investigation gains the power to control the flow of information.—
Vaughn Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the very fantasy that makes the book extraordinary may also be why it’s overlooked by the mainstream.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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State efforts to restrict federal enforcement at polls face potential legal challenges due to the supremacy clause, which makes federal law paramount.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cool-girl pair garners plenty of praise, and the kicker?—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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That doesn’t factor in the attention Cade Cunningham garners from defenders, which should generate open looks for Huerter.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The top two candidates in the June 2 primary will move on to a November runoff — even if the top finisher in June gets more than 50% of the vote.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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However the filmmakers entirely forget about his story until the end title cards, where the audience gets an update on his whereabouts.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There can be no darkness where our gaze lands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Looking to catch soccer fever before World Cup officially lands in ATL?—
Access ATL,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Brings in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20in. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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