as in won
to receive as return for effort
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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Recent Examples of brought in
An ambulance and a helicopter used for air evacuations were brought in for the safety of first responders.
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Adrian Sainz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Mason Geertsen a nonfactor Geertsen was brought in to be an enforcer.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The venture brought in his first six figures.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Last year's audition at Franklin Morning Pointe Senior Center brought in more than 50 seniors from a range of age groups.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
After Colt Keith struck out, Hinch brought in Wenceel Pérez, hitting for Spencer Toreklson.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Doncic has had an entire offseason to get accustomed to Los Angeles and the team went out and brought in more talent.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Starting around 2014, the amount of money McCall brought in through hotel taxes began to increase steadily, by about 5% to 7% each year.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
While prosecutors countered that the charge was brought in time, Judge Paul Goldspring ultimately sided with the defense.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Adrian Sainz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Mason Geertsen a nonfactor Geertsen was brought in to be an enforcer.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
The venture brought in his first six figures.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Last year's audition at Franklin Morning Pointe Senior Center brought in more than 50 seniors from a range of age groups.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Oct. 2025
After Colt Keith struck out, Hinch brought in Wenceel Pérez, hitting for Spencer Toreklson.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Doncic has had an entire offseason to get accustomed to Los Angeles and the team went out and brought in more talent.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Starting around 2014, the amount of money McCall brought in through hotel taxes began to increase steadily, by about 5% to 7% each year.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
While prosecutors countered that the charge was brought in time, Judge Paul Goldspring ultimately sided with the defense.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought in
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The Battle Of Long Island (or Battle of Brooklyn, as it was also known) was won by the British, enabling them to capture the island and New York City.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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That same night, Clarkson's The Kelly Clarkson Show won in the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series category.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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There aren't many relievers in baseball worth over $20 million a season, but given the righty's dominance, he's earned it.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Ohtani’s historic Game 4 earned him the series MVP.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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After the team’s 14 rushes gained just 19 yards, there was some belief that maybe the Dolphins couldn’t run the ball.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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Backdrop was founded in 2018 by Natalie and her husband Caleb Ebel, and quickly gained a cult following for its selection of paint colors.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Beyond the Padres steering the 5-3 lead to the Game 2 victory, Bevacqua reaped other lifetime rewards from his three-run swing.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The result is that Hamas has reaped the political windfall of its own callous cowardice.—
Aviva Klompas,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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The video has garnered 95,900 likes and 659,700 views.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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The show became a cultural phenomenon, though Keaton garnered early press for refusing a $50 nightly bonus to shed her clothes during performances, according to Playbill.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, given the kind of statement UAB made on Saturday, Mortensen may very well have a real chance of being the ultimate replacement for Dilfer.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Public happens to be the very same venue where Hamilton made its off-Broadway debut inFebruary 2015, before moving to Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre that August.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Charlotte Observer obtained the documents through a public records request to the town.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Foundation emails obtained by the Herald show the club membership was actually under Gatlin’s name.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers got past the Phillies without their bats ever really coming to life.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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Went through the progression as normal and got two negative plays in a row after the screen.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Oct. 2025
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