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 Arrieta brings up names like Oliver Laxe, Los Javis and Alauda Ruiz De Azúa as exponents of this new wave. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 Santos brings up the Geese psyop allegations and asks for clarification, having only just learned about it recently. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 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

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Verb

One of those pay packages gave thousands of civilian city workers raises of about 24% over five years.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Mike Katz-Lacabe, the organization's research director, said the program raises questions about how drones will be monitored, who will have access to the footage and whether police can adequately oversee their own use of the technology.

— Da Lin, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of raises

Verb

Next, the Alo Aspen Lace-Up Boot, which also retails for $375, introduces a winter silhouette defined by wraparound laces, a plush, textured upper and a chunky, treaded sole.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
The proclamation reiterates the administration's goals with NASA's Artemis program to return American astronauts to the moon by 2028 and eventually sending astronauts to Mars, but introduces no new funding, programs or policy directives.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of introduces

Verb

The question, posed during an on-court postgame interview, was when a young player stops measuring his performance by his point total and starts measuring it by the result.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 8 Nov. 2026
Even hair and makeup had to adapt, since traditional hair spray stops working properly in that cold.

— Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of stops

Verb

An academic climate that fosters inquiry and inclusion is still possible.

— Nancy Koppelman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Overseas talent has helped drive our innovation and economic engine since our founding, as America fosters an unrivaled level of creativity stemming from diverse cultures that no other nation possesses and simply cannot emulate.

— Eric J. Gertler, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fosters

Verb

The council voted unanimously on the ordinance, which halts new oil and gas drilling in the city and phases out existing production over the next 20 years.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The Bears go three-and-out, and the wind halts the ensuing punt, landing at the 15-yard line.

— Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of halts

Verb

The single most suspicious thing Johnny does, though, is be at Carla’s while everyone else is at the office working late the night before court, not that anyone catches that.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
No security tool catches every threat, so continue checking unexpected messages carefully.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of catches

Verb

This process enables a stronger foundation of vetting for the final nominations that a country draws up.

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
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