brings off

verb

present tense third-person singular of bring off
1
as in fulfills
to carry through (as a process) to completion the cast and crew were able to bring off an eccentric but engaging reinterpretation of King Lear

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2
as in rescues
to remove from danger or harm had it been alerted in time, a nearby ship might have been able to bring off all of the passengers from the Titanic

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Recent Examples of brings off But McGuire also brings off-the-books experience that should serve her well at Cascale, whose 300-plus members largely hail from the apparel, footwear and textiles sectors, including brands, retailers, manufacturers, NGOs and academic institutions. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings off
  1. fulfills
  2. rescues
  3. performs
  4. saves
  5. accomplishes
  6. executes
  7. achieves
  8. does
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  • Petite and portable, the South Seas Rattan Side Cart fulfills the desire for a bedside table that’s slightly out of the ordinary.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
  • If Young fulfills the Wizards’ expectations, the criticisms of his new contract will begin to fade.
    — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of fulfills
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  • As the widow struggles with depression, her son secretly rescues and cares for an injured goat deep within the tropical rainforest.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 13 July 2026
  • The center rescues and rehabilitates orphaned and injured wildlife with the goal of maintaining minimal human contact and releasing animals back to the wild after care.
    — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 July 2026
Definition of rescues
Verb
  • For someone who performs in a mask and had often relied on metaphor to guide his lyrical decisions, his connection with his fans is unusually close.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
  • Brown’s co-defendant, his vocal coach Omololu Akinlolu, a rapper who performs under the name Hoody Baby, was also reported to have pleaded guilty to affray.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 July 2026
Definition of performs
Verb
  • There’s a specific living room that keeps showing up on mood boards and Pinterest saves.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • Overall, explain early on why panic selling is harmful, as discussing this sooner saves both parties from crisis hand-holding later.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of saves
Verb
  • Beyond simply removing snakes, the challenge accomplishes a few key goals.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 22 July 2026
  • But Fortune’s thoughtful little charmer accomplishes the tricky task of dramatizing trauma and healing in terms accessible to all ages.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of accomplishes
Verb
  • How a company executes may change over time, but its principles should not.
    — Nadia AlShomali, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Soon after Rhaenyra executes Otto Hightower, who was once mastermind of that family’s schemes, Ormund steps up to be the faction’s new heavy.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
Definition of executes
Verb
  • There is a wayward consultant class that will back anyone to win because winning achieves personal ambitions for power and money.
    — Maria Comella, Vanity Fair, 23 July 2026
  • If Miami achieves its primary goal for this season, management and coaches will be able to say the same about this year’s rookie class, which is likely going to require plenty of patience.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Definition of achieves
Verb
  • But the impressive 18-carat gold design has quite the story, as does the original World Cup trophy.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The White House has previously said Trump only does what is good for the country and is not involved in his family business.
    — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 18 July 2026
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“Brings off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20off. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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