1
as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff
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2
as in persuaded
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong
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3
as in cost
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of brought
The Philippines is one of Asia’s most flood-prone countries but this year it has also been mired in a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects that have brought thousands of protesters out onto the streets.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Johnston wrote that the Bright Futures Fund was brought into the diocesan accounting system and was under the regular oversight of its finance office.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 2025
The hub has brought with it big-ticket originals like High Water, 1983, three Harlan Coben adaptations and an upcoming local verison of Love is Blind.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The Charlotte tennis complex that fell through In 2023 the city considered a proposal that would have brought a major tennis tournament and accompanying facilities to the River District.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Rachel Zegler Rachel Zegler brought a burst of color to the red carpet in a bold yellow Alex Perry design.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Krizma says helping her daughter navigate a health crisis has brought them closer together.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Portuguese immigrants brought the roasted pork loin that today appears in a decadent breakfast sandwich at the classic downtown bakery A Bijou.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Because neither Thomas Jefferson nor James Madison, who were then quite elderly, could leave their Virginia estates, Owen brought his message to them.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Johnston wrote that the Bright Futures Fund was brought into the diocesan accounting system and was under the regular oversight of its finance office.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 2025
The hub has brought with it big-ticket originals like High Water, 1983, three Harlan Coben adaptations and an upcoming local verison of Love is Blind.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
The Charlotte tennis complex that fell through In 2023 the city considered a proposal that would have brought a major tennis tournament and accompanying facilities to the River District.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Rachel Zegler Rachel Zegler brought a burst of color to the red carpet in a bold yellow Alex Perry design.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Krizma says helping her daughter navigate a health crisis has brought them closer together.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Portuguese immigrants brought the roasted pork loin that today appears in a decadent breakfast sandwich at the classic downtown bakery A Bijou.
—Michael Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Because neither Thomas Jefferson nor James Madison, who were then quite elderly, could leave their Virginia estates, Owen brought his message to them.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought
Verb
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Infant botulism is caused by a bacterium that produces toxins in the large intestine.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Vanderbilt has been working on tempo all season, hasn’t used it a ton in games yet, but unleashed it Saturday and caused trouble.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Running Point actress was spotted shopping for holiday presents last December with a hands-free bag strapped across her body, and just one 12-second TikTok clip persuaded us to dole out some change on a purse that’s just like hers.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Black Cincinnatians persuaded the city to grant them 30 extra days.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tickets cost $5 and can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Miami’s victory ended the Bills streak of seven consecutive wins against the Dolphins, many of which have come in the playoffs (2022), or kept the Dolphins out of them (2023), and cost Miami the division crown.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After tumbling from a 50-foot height, Dan Aykroyd walked away convinced that a higher power had caught him.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Weber was always convinced that what his apparatuses were seeing was a real signal.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The four murals went to three separate buyers and are estimated to have collectively fetched $20 million, though no sum has been officially disclosed.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Oct. 2025
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Fred Gwynn costume from CBS’ The Munsters went for $37,500; and Adams’ shoe phone from NBC-CBS’ Get Smart fetched $35,000.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The right-hander generated a ground ball to get the force out at home in an extremely close call, and the very next pitch was a risky fly out tracked down by Andy Pages (who entered the game after the bases were loaded).—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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For the first time, solar energy generated more electricity than coal across the European Union.—
Alexis Abramson,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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After those negotiations in Lisbon, Berrada headed back to Manchester satisfied an agreement had been verbally struck — a story The Athletic broke via sources in Portugal, with the United CEO learning mid-flight that the news was out.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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None have adequately satisfied the Royals’ needs.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Brought.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brought. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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