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
Lucas was a highly respected recruiter as an assistant with Texas, Kentucky and Duke, and brought in a Top 20 recruiting class, led by 6-6 and 240-pound forward Shelton Henderson, who originally committed to Duke, and 6-4 guard Dante Allen, son of Miami Heat assistant Malik Allen.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
The enforcer was brought in to help with the Senators’ toughness after they were walloped, physically and figuratively, by the Canadiens in the preseason.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Peacock previously told The Charlotte Observer his fundraising efforts during the 2025 campaign brought in more money in a shorter period of time than any of his previous campaigns.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
The Machine’s sixth full-length studio album brought in 53% of the vote.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
For the second iteration of the oven, the brand brought in the Internet’s favorite food nerd, chef and writer Kenji López Alt.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Amid another small drop (-34%), Paul Thomas Anderson’s critical darling One Battle After Another brought in another $8M overseas this session, from 76 markets.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
But that direct support brought in via sponsorships is only a fraction of the billions that teams and leagues get because fans are betting on games.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Last year's event brought in $11 million, per Deadline.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2025
The enforcer was brought in to help with the Senators’ toughness after they were walloped, physically and figuratively, by the Canadiens in the preseason.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Peacock previously told The Charlotte Observer his fundraising efforts during the 2025 campaign brought in more money in a shorter period of time than any of his previous campaigns.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2025
The Machine’s sixth full-length studio album brought in 53% of the vote.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
For the second iteration of the oven, the brand brought in the Internet’s favorite food nerd, chef and writer Kenji López Alt.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Amid another small drop (-34%), Paul Thomas Anderson’s critical darling One Battle After Another brought in another $8M overseas this session, from 76 markets.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
But that direct support brought in via sponsorships is only a fraction of the billions that teams and leagues get because fans are betting on games.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Last year's event brought in $11 million, per Deadline.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought in
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Acuff won a high school state championship at the Breslin Center in 2023.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Cardell Williams completed 8 of 11 passes for 188 yards and two touchdowns to speedster Ernest Campbell as the Hornets won for the sixth time in their last eight outings with two conference games to go.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Tim Stützle’s goal, his second of the day, earned Ottawa the extra point in the standings.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Binder earned a master’s degree in criminal justice from Arizona State University in 2017 and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance from San Jose State University in 2002.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Craig Barritt—2024 Getty Images The Tisch family, whose fortune is gained from the Loews Corporation, has also been active during the mayoral election.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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What’s gained by indulging our doom?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The following year, production was 3,000 kilos from three hectares, and in 2005, 5,000 kilos were reaped from five hectares.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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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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Even if Sabrina got away with most of Short n’ Sweet, for example, her Man’s Best Friend album cover garnered a level of controversy that honestly felt overblown.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
4 Nov. 2025
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Along with gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey, this local off-year election has garnered national attention and is considered representative of political headwinds ahead of the 2026 midterms.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
4 Nov. 2025
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Organizers made the decision after protesters repeatedly disrupted the recent Spanish Vuelta in the presence of Israel-Premier Tech.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Hornets made two interceptions, including one by Koa Akui, the team leader with five picks.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Following a new Evanston policy, local police obtained the badge numbers of the federal agents involved in Friday’s arrests, Biss said.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Stratospheric forecastable order obtained – that is a climate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Alejandro Alba and his son Jayen got front row seats by arriving at 4am, a full seven hours before the parade started.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said that during one visit to the assisted living facility, Fireside got access to the bank account belonging to her mother's boyfriend, then called the bank and guided him on resetting his online information.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Brought in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brought%20in. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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