BRINGS ON Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

brings on

verb

present tense third-person singular of bring on

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 The parasol Jepsen brings on our walk is the same shade, as is her engagement ring, as are her eyes and some of her French-tip nails. — Katie Heaney, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 Accelerating after a steep uphill brings on a casual sa-konk, while a spirited stab at the throttle builds more of a theatrical response from the DCT. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 Who brings on the cycles of violence that each side knows will lead only to more death and destruction? — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Hole 15 brings on the challenge demanding your best uphill shots. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026 However, it was later refined and proven to remedy gout by reducing white blood cell division and proliferation that brings on this condition. — 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 Summer also brings on rainstorms with lightning and flash flooding. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026 Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise . — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026

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An April report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracked nearly 17,000 Shigella samples, which causes Shigellosis, which and can bring on diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps, collected between 2011 and 2023.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Plus, an infected deer tick must keep its harpoon-like feeding tube in the bloodstream for 36 to 48 hours to transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.

— Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of causes

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Kolbe’s distinctive use of language brings to life this period’s wonders and difficulties, and her maximalist approach to metaphor creates many energetic images.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
That, in turn, creates incentives to manage the firm carefully with an eye toward long-term survival.

— Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of creates

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Since 2025, a Disney+ deal brings Spanish subscribers 300-plus hours annually from Atresmedia’s Atresplayer.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Jo, who is still desperately trying to earn her orange back, and more power to her, brings Alexis over to Heather for another pointless conversation.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of brings

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Haider and colleagues, reviewing hair transplant tourism for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery in 2025, estimated that the Turkish market alone generates around one billion US dollars a year.

— William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Radialc ontent generates approximately 5 billion streaming hours annually.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of generates

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The sugar, found in most mammals but not in humans, prompts the antibodies that trigger an allergic reaction.

— Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
This is particularly important because AI models quickly become familiar with how a user prompts the model and interprets its output, and the model presents information according to these patterns.

— Monideepa Tarafdar, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of prompts

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My job is to challenge whether the decision actually does that.

— Ray R. Harris, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
While Pacific Neon now largely does LED sign work, reflecting a broad shift in the sign industry, veteran hands like Uroff, 70, can serve a valuable purpose when needed.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of does

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Alexandra Magistro executive produces for Red Room Pictures alongside Topher Merrill and John Baden executive produce for Morgan Creek Entertainment.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
The technique produces individual hydrogen atoms under mild conditions, addressing a long-standing challenge in preparing and using these reactive particles.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

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