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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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More betting activity in favor of an outcome raises its price and lowers its payout, and vice versa.—
Matt Motta,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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The episode, which introduces the central friend group and reveals Paul Baker’s (Jack Innanen) origin story, was screened as a surprise on Thursday night at the Tribeca Festival in New York.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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As for the new Ultra Nitro 7, the model introduces Nitrofoam Elite, engineered into the sockliner and footbed to compress and rebound instantly, delivering energy return with every touch.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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The closest Metra stops to the Obama Presidential Center are on the Metra Electric Line, which also makes stops at McCormick Place and Millennium Park.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The problem is that many people keep them for years after the manufacturer stops supporting them.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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While not every nursing home fosters a neglectful or abusive environment, these conditions can thrive at facilities that are understaffed.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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The member-only structure fosters open dialogue and trusted conversations, which is what makes YPO Edge a valuable experience for leaders focused on personal growth and organizational success.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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Filing for bankruptcy can trigger an automatic stay that generally halts most collection actions, including lawsuits, garnishments and bank levies, while the case is being processed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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This halts the cooking process, preventing mushy, overcooked pasta, and removes the excess starch, which would otherwise cause the noodles to stick together.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 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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These statutes give you legal leverage if the company stalls or gives you conflicting advice.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
11 May 2026
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Theo catches strays There were a lot of good-natured jokes about how Theo Campbell and Olivia's then-unborn son had crossed the finish line in first place during a final while Theo has yet to do so.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Dec. 2025
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But as Nora and Leonard grow more comfortable with one another, their budding relationship catches the attention of Leonard’s father, who is wary of Nora’s lower class background.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
10 Dec. 2025
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Lauzon famously draws up a complex grid each season laying out each ice dance team’s training schedule.—
Alice Park,
Time,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Brings up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20up. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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