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as in raises
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
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as in introduces
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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as in stops
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
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Recent Examples of brings up
But the mood quickly shifts when Beulah brings up Beth's late brother, Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley), whom Beth killed in the Yellowstone series finale to avenge her father, John Dutton (Kevin Costner).
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
In the play, Chris brings up t1 American pilots, one of them possibly his father’s other son who died in the war.
—Carl Kurlander, Deadline, 13 June 2026
The presence of his mom Gabrielle/Sophia (Jennifer Ehle, going a little overboard with the accent) serves as a distraction and brings up some queasy stuff.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Throughout the conversation, Ahn brings up his love of music, even pulling up his Spotify playlist to share some of his favorite artists.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
But things that Luis Manuel brings up is also really interesting.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The Bears would avoid Chicago’s 9% ticket tax in Arlington Heights, but still pay at least Cook County’s 3%, which Coates said brings up another lesson of good stadium economics.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Chiron in your 11th House brings up something unspoken that needs attention.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Cervera, a DeSantis appointee who frequently brings up financial oversight and accountability issues, was more critical.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
In the play, Chris brings up t1 American pilots, one of them possibly his father’s other son who died in the war.
—Carl Kurlander, Deadline, 13 June 2026
The presence of his mom Gabrielle/Sophia (Jennifer Ehle, going a little overboard with the accent) serves as a distraction and brings up some queasy stuff.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Throughout the conversation, Ahn brings up his love of music, even pulling up his Spotify playlist to share some of his favorite artists.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
But things that Luis Manuel brings up is also really interesting.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The Bears would avoid Chicago’s 9% ticket tax in Arlington Heights, but still pay at least Cook County’s 3%, which Coates said brings up another lesson of good stadium economics.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Chiron in your 11th House brings up something unspoken that needs attention.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Cervera, a DeSantis appointee who frequently brings up financial oversight and accountability issues, was more critical.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings up
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And the influence that both romantic and platonic relationships have over a person’s lifespan raises concerns about the current declines in social health.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The controversy raises broader concerns about facilities like Albany Care that provide homes and treatment for adults with serious mental illness.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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The study introduces a novel fabrication method that injects a crosslinking agent during membrane formation to create highly efficient separating layers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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Khan’s pivot is well-timed, coming at the same moment the US-Iran deal introduces a $300 billion fund to support Iran’s reconstruction.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
18 June 2026
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Burke won the Stanley Cup as Anaheim’s general manager in 2007, one of several front-office stops for him, along with time spent as the NHL’s director of hockey operations.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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The nose stops registering any single note and the room just smells busy.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Props, too, to director of photography Tyson Perkins for cloaking it with moody shadows that fosters its creepy feel.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The myth of self-sufficiency fosters micromanagement, while the toxic invisibility of solo success drives relentless overwork.—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The findings indicate that bird-watching and similar hobbies may support overall brain health, though researchers stop short of saying the activity definitively halts cognitive decline.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The findings do not definitively prove that birding halts cognitive decline, but the evidence is promising.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Not stalls the standard 12-by-12 feet of other ranches but 14 feet square to give horses more room to move around naturally.—
Nielsen Dinwoodie,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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This process stalls improvements for years.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The shimmer catches the light in all the right places—think collarbones, shoulders, and shins—while the summery scent options evoke beach days with notes like coconut, sunflower, and pineapple.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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Those tests include answering questions under a sudden, blinding interrogation light (a bit that reliably catches her guests off guard) and sketching a personal family crest mid-conversation.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The car pulls up to the club, and Johnson heads to the green room.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Insider tip Become friendly with the doormen and bellhops, who make your stay wonderful from the second your car pulls up and are reminiscent of old New York.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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“Brings up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20up. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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