BRINGS UP Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

brings up

verb

present tense third-person singular of bring up

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 While on vacation on fellow Housewife Erika Hammond’s shared private island, Radziwill brings up the files herself. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 This brings up another psychological perspective, developed by famous psychologist Abraham Maslow, known as the hierarchy of needs. — Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The other half is trying to understand what the hell is happening to them — emphasis on the hell part, especially when a pregnant teacher (Melissa Neal) in the group brings up Dante’s Inferno. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026 Prosecutors can only introduce testimony about Santería in their rebuttal case if the defense brings up Sierra’s religion during the trial. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 That kind of audit often brings up a short list of high-impact changes that don’t require a complete system overhaul. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 The commercial then brings up how drinking the energy drinks from Liquid Death or the light beer from Garage Beer can help anyone easily produce pee. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 This brings up a live feed from a rear-view camera whenever the bike's radar detects traffic approaching from behind. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026 McCabe brings up a fantastic black-and-white picture on his laptop. — Stuart James, New York Times, 29 June 2026

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Ohio polling raises questions Advertisement As polling consistently shows an advantage for Acton, Republicans are increasingly arguing that the polls may be wrong by just enough to give Ramaswamy the win.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 19 Oct. 2026
The biggest names in movies, music, fashion and beyond pulled out their sartorial best for the annual fundraiser that celebrates cinematic achievement and raises money for the museum.

— Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2026

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Last week, when Ocasio-Cortez made three campaign stops for Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, neither Democrat — and no audience members — brought up the topic of Gaza.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
In January 2025, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch changed the department pursuit policy, barring cops from chasing after vehicles fleeing car stops unless a felony crime or a violent misdemeanor was committed.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

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Looking at differences using a balanced frame communicates positive intent, fosters deeper trust and builds engagement.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
With the help of literature and creative writing, the nonprofit fosters a space for connection, self-expression and imagining a life beyond incarceration.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

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Now a salesperson can type in what a customer wants, such as products, quantities, delivery options and available discounts, and Roadrunner’s multi-agentic system draws up a customer quote in minutes.

— Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Each electric arc furnace used in steelmaking has an operating power load between 40 and 200 megawatts, and the entire US steel industry draws up to 11 gigawatts of power at peak production across all facilities.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026