1
as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bring up
This is the fourth flight of the crew Dragon, which will be bring up nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies, dock to the station 41 hours after launch and remain on the station for three weeks.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
On the way to the elevator, another team member brings up the capacity crowd from earlier.
—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
McCabe brings up a fantastic black-and-white picture on his laptop.
—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
For someone who's dug in their heels and refuses to get hearing aids, bringing up the issue repeatedly can backfire.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bring up
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
On the way to the elevator, another team member brings up the capacity crowd from earlier.
—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
McCabe brings up a fantastic black-and-white picture on his laptop.
—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
For someone who's dug in their heels and refuses to get hearing aids, bringing up the issue repeatedly can backfire.
—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bring up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
Verb
-
But the data center boom has raised many questions about land use, the resources the complexes consume and the risk of costs being spread to other Georgia residents and businesses.
-
Gonzales ran with a platform decisively to the left, supporting Medicare-for-all, raising the minimum wage and cracking down on junk fees.
Verb
-
Recently, Meta introduced consumer and business paid subscription plans for its Family of Apps and a new suite of Meta One (AI) subscription offerings.
-
Before the game, the Sox ran a video tribute and then introduced the players and manager Tony La Russa.
Verb
-
When there was a pause in the action, referee Raphael Claus stopped the match to look at VAR to determine whether Balogun committed a foul worthy of a red card.
-
Making new friends isn’t something that has to stop at a certain point in your life.
Verb
-
In Washington, supporters argue that decades of foreign assistance fostered dependency and failed to advance American interests.
-
Indiana’s goal over the next three years is to discover and foster a new wave of Italian comic talent, using Rome’s Teatro Anfitrione as a laboratory that will put on a series of live comedy shows.
Verb
-
The blaze, which officials at one point estimated could reach 50 acres, had been halted at 5 acres.
-
Three cases reached the Supreme Court under emergency requests to halt deportation flights.
Verb
-
Maxxine battled back, but Raquel caught a spinning kick attempt and stuck Maxxine with a Tejana Bomb for the win.
-
Officers were stationed at exit routes, aimed at catching the participants.
Verb
-
How these issues are handled could fuel the engine of progress on some seemingly intractable issues over the next two years, or stall it.
-
The campaign, which Zelenskyy has said aims to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, has choked Russian fuel supplies and military deliveries, stalling Moscow’s efforts on the battlefield and heaping pressure on Putin, Western officials and analysts say.
Verb
-
An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
-
Now the kids can pull up satellite images of anywhere on Earth in a matter of seconds, and yes, that's impressive.
Cite this Entry
“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
