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 The place brings in a mix of couples both younger and older and families with school-aged kids (especially over vacation weeks), which makes sense since the vibe can feel fun and carefree by day and more romantic in the evenings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026 Unless Washington brings in more revenue or cuts spending elsewhere, covering those payments adds to its borrowing needs. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Thomas brings in his partner Lisa, who steals fancy clothes and gala passes for herself, Thomas, and Vision. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 The gas tax in Massachusetts is 24 cents per gallon and brings in about $600 million in revenue per year to pay for the construction and repair of roads and bridges. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026 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 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

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Northbrook earns first playoff berth Spring Branch ISD’s Northbrook High School was first established in 1973, and the football played in inaugural season just one year later.

— Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 8 Nov. 2026
The card technically earns Citi ThankYou® Points that can be redeemed for cash back or used for travel, including transfers to Citi's hotel and airline partners.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of earns

Verb

Each man wins one round of the fight before it’s broken up, ensuring there’s no clear winner — but the mere fact that Cliff was able to throw a martial arts legend into the side of a car is a feather in his cap.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2026
Horse racing’s biggest star closes from dead last, but Blame holds off the 6-year-old mare and wins the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic under the lights Churchill Downs.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of wins

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When customers can see their own input shaping the brand in real time, the company reaps the benefit.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Opponents also rallied around the fact that Iceland already reaps benefits from being in the EU’s frictionless single market and the Schengen free-travel zone without the sovereignty compromises that come with full membership.

— Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of reaps

Verb

The company will maintain the older system until its newer model gains equivalent capabilities.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
The team that will improve the most after sit-out transfers become eligible is Mater Dei, which gains 6-8 Ryan Doane from JSerra and 6-11 Ender Berg from Legacy Christian.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of gains

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When a team makes an investment in a cornerback like Indianapolis did, that player should be trusted to take on any receiver in the league.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
Digital twin technology makes this possible by creating virtual representations of real-world objects, systems, and processes that can be updated with operational data.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of makes

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Defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman’s unit has stepped up when needed, and all while the offense garners most of the headlines.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
All the while, #witchtok garners millions of posts, and there’s no shortage of flash sales for love spells – or curses.

— Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of garners

Verb

Someone has to understand why a particular signal matters in Seoul and lands differently in Dallas, or why a phrase that reads as playful to one group carries a completely different history for another.

— Alison Murdock, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
The case lands as California insurance costs soar and consumer advocates criticize Lara’s industry ties, while insurers dispute Rosi’s interpretation of the law.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

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