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 McCabe brings up a fantastic black-and-white picture on his laptop. — Stuart James, New York Times, 29 June 2026 And every time someone brings up the Robin Hood legend — that the archer stole from the rich to give to the poor, and defended the weak against the powerful — Jackman gets a look on his face like someone farted. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026 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). — 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings up

Verb

Analysts said the persistence of such underlying weakness also raises the question of whether Chinese officials will turn to more fiscal stimulus to try and boost domestic spending.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Diaz's go-to no-gear routine is one minute of squats, one minute of high knees, and one minute of calf raises.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of raises

Verb

Within its first 10 minutes, the show introduces the Ingallses to a helpful Black doctor (based on a real person who also appears in the book) and a Native American family much like themselves.

— Judy Berman, Time, 9 July 2026
The approach also introduces a computer architecture inspired by today’s digital computers that separates processing and memory.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of introduces

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Vehicle stops can be inherently fraught and unpredictable, with the person behind the wheel in control of thousands of pounds of steel that can pose great risk should a driver refuse to comply or simply panic and flee.

— Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Additionally, one source said that ICE officers can conduct some vehicle stops during the pause but only in the presence of a local law enforcement officer trained to make vehicle stops that partners with ICE under the agency's 287(g) program.

— Luke Barr, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of stops

Verb

Chang envisions a future where every citizen's voice, like his daughter Sydney's, counts equally, and technology fosters community dialogue rather than division.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
One basic need is to feel connected to others, as this connection fosters a sense of belonging.

— Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026

Definition of fosters

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This mechanism functions as a physical switch, giving operators an extra layer of direct control because shutting off the external neutron generator immediately halts the nuclear reaction.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
The countywide legislation halts zoning and permitting processes for data centers and BESS sites in unincorporated areas of Jackson County for 180 days, which sponsor Sean Smith and other legislators have said will create time for the county to set more detailed permanent land use policies.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026

Definition of halts

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Your hyperactive dog catches the scent of a deer and, powered by his hunter's instinct, disappears in the forest.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Made from mulberry silk with a satin finish, the dress has a natural gleam and catches the light just a touch, setting it apart from other styles in the room.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026