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.
—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
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
Verb
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In that one, a high-profile divorce case between tech titan Morgan Henderson (West) and international film star Carla Duval (Sienna Miller) causes shockwaves.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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In the western hemisphere the hantavirus typically causes hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a potentially deadly infection.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Sensei by Nobu creates incredible dishes – and not just seafood.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Matching your curtains to your wall color creates a seamless, sophisticated look.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
Verb
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That shift brings wiring and connectivity into greater focus within the broader conversation.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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As global warming brings shorter winters and earlier thaws, trees start flowering—and therefore producing pollen—earlier in the spring.—
Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The next step is urgent implementation so this policy creates meaningful change, expands homeownership, generates city revenue, helps schools struggling with enrollment and meets housing needs without harming existing residents.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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These liquids are pumped into a central unit, where a chemical reaction generates electricity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Verb
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In Episode 5, the advent (finally) of a Celebrity Amazing Race prompts her daughter, DJ (Kaitlin Olsen), to strongarm Deborah into participating in the reality show.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The discovery of water in the Shackleton Crater near the lunar south pole subsequently prompts the US to build the Jamestown base, turbo-charging the space race in the process.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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California does a good job verifying its voter rolls, but there’s no harm in requiring an ID provided the requirements don’t create excessive hurdles for those who may not have a driver’s license.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Aub says that in general, curly hair does best with gentle, hydrating formulas that can both cleanse the scalp without sacrificing the integrity of the curl pattern.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
Verb
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According to Six Seconds, this perspective draws on three decades of studying emotions, including more than a million assessments across 169 countries.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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In the kitchen, chef Andrew Copley draws on a résumé spanning London to Hawaii, with dishes like chicken and lemongrass potstickers and crispy branzino with wasabi.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The computerized analysis produces polygenic risk scores using complex algorithms developed from years of genetic research on large databases.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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This method of risk-reduction produces better results than corporations focusing on a small number of internal programs.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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“Brings on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20on. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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