as in causes
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Recent Examples of brings on
However, it was later refined and proven to remedy gout by reducing white blood cell division and proliferation that brings on this condition.
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Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
But when the Pietà brings on Vivaldi to serve as their new musical instructor, Cecilia’s life takes a turn, and the possibility of a hitherto unimagined future emerges.
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Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise .
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Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
The Lavender Inn brings on the Central Coast charm with an on-site spa and Victorian-esque furnishings, while the quirky Capri Hotel features a range of thoughtful amenities like complimentary bike rentals.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
The company has 27 employees and brings on freelancers as needed on a per-project basis.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
There’s not only an endless amount of clothing and accessories to digitally dig through—from activewear to evening wear—but there’s also something about Black Friday sale shopping that brings on a sense of urgency.
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Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Joel’s son and the next generation Joel’s investigation brings on another huge discovery, that Aiden is his biological son, conceived during a brief reunion with his ex-wife Bella.
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Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
PDFs are a common file format, but editing them on a PC commonly brings on a headache.
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PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
But when the Pietà brings on Vivaldi to serve as their new musical instructor, Cecilia’s life takes a turn, and the possibility of a hitherto unimagined future emerges.
—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise .
—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
The Lavender Inn brings on the Central Coast charm with an on-site spa and Victorian-esque furnishings, while the quirky Capri Hotel features a range of thoughtful amenities like complimentary bike rentals.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
The company has 27 employees and brings on freelancers as needed on a per-project basis.
—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
There’s not only an endless amount of clothing and accessories to digitally dig through—from activewear to evening wear—but there’s also something about Black Friday sale shopping that brings on a sense of urgency.
—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Joel’s son and the next generation Joel’s investigation brings on another huge discovery, that Aiden is his biological son, conceived during a brief reunion with his ex-wife Bella.
—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
PDFs are a common file format, but editing them on a PC commonly brings on a headache.
—
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings on
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What usually causes harmful algal blooms along Florida's coasts?
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Banks should spend more time asking what causes that switch to flip.
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That creates a rare opportunity for tournament debutant Cape Verde, the second-smallest country to qualify for a World Cup.
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The watershed provides drinking water, forms a critical habitat for fish and other wildlife and creates recreational spaces for the community, the board wrote.
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Woodard brings Anna to life with a smokey voice, a statuesque presence and an arch demeanor.
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The imposing white hotel buildings are all above the road - accessed by vehicle via a ramp, which brings you to a carpark and the front entrance.
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When at work, the robot’s drilling generates less than five newtons of force, which feels about as heavy as a half-liter bottle of water.
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Every deployment generates proprietary operational data that helps improve Digit’s perception, decision-making, mobility, and task execution capabilities.
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Every item prompts a small, often unconscious question Where should this go?
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Sometimes the issue prompts women to cut back their retinoid usage or stop altogether.
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Mark Thompson does the costume and scenic design, with lighting by Howard Harrison.
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The Pitt does this quite literally and very well.
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This article draws on publicly available reporting, Meta statements, Oversight Board findings, and our own experience navigating Facebook’s enforcement and appeals processes.
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My own work draws on the teachings of organizations such as the European External Action Service, NATO StratCom Centre of Excellence, Bellingcat, Stanford Internet Observatory and other influential institutions.
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What’s more, the conditions attached to AB 2074 — onsite affordable homes, prevailing wages and workforce development opportunities — ensure that the state’s public investment produces broad benefits for our communities.
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In Illinois specifically, Constellation produces sufficient baseline electricity to fulfill the standard energy demands of over eight million residential homes.
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“Brings on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20on. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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