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as in raised
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 introduced
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 stopped
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 brought up
Several brought up the potential financial consequences to this move.
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Dennis Valera, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The prime minister said that Trump has never brought up the issue of Alberta independence during their meetings.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Crain then brought up another request for a different informal report.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Rhodes brought up Fatu’s criminal past, but both were able to keep their hands to themselves headed into their grudge match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Gonzales did not take the stand during the trial, while his attorneys brought up two witnesses.
—Rachel Wolf , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Buss, standing nearby in the socially distant trophy ceremony, smiled and clutched her hands to her chest when James brought up her father.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Justice Elena Kagan brought up the issue of chess clubs in school.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Discussions about improved access to the beach date back 15 years, when concerns were brought up during one of the bigger surf contests, the Nike Lowers Pro, between the nonprofit and the event organizers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Dennis Valera, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
The prime minister said that Trump has never brought up the issue of Alberta independence during their meetings.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
Crain then brought up another request for a different informal report.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Rhodes brought up Fatu’s criminal past, but both were able to keep their hands to themselves headed into their grudge match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Gonzales did not take the stand during the trial, while his attorneys brought up two witnesses.
—Rachel Wolf , Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Buss, standing nearby in the socially distant trophy ceremony, smiled and clutched her hands to her chest when James brought up her father.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Justice Elena Kagan brought up the issue of chess clubs in school.
—Gwen Faulkenberry, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Discussions about improved access to the beach date back 15 years, when concerns were brought up during one of the bigger surf contests, the Nike Lowers Pro, between the nonprofit and the event organizers.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought up
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Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Funds raised during the 2025 Grammy Awards telecast, MusiCares’ Persons of the Year event and additional fundraising efforts were used to help deal with housing instability, interrupted income, physical health complications and ongoing trauma.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Assemblyman Matt Haney on Monday introduced a bill that would levy a 50% tax on the profits of private immigration detention centers in the state.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Supporters expect the other measures to be introduced in the coming weeks.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Braddy stopped the car, got Quantisha back inside, and put Shandelle in the trunk, before driving for 30 to 45 minutes.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Living on location throughout the shoot fostered a rare level of trust and intimacy that permeates every frame.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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Wenner's love of music was fostered from a young age by his dad Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone in 1967.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Police also placed the city of Los Angeles on tactical alert due to violent agitators on Alameda between Temple and Aliso streets.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Democrats have vowed not to support the funding measure unless there are guardrails placed on the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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The last time a male contraceptive drug got that far was in 2011, when a trial of hormonal injections had to be halted over safety concerns.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yad Vashem reported that the murder of Vilna’s Jews halted temporarily in 1941.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Right now, the Sussex brand feels stalled, and Harry appears caught between royal identity and celebrity ambition.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Negotiations have been stalled for months, and neither side appears close to backing down.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Real Madrid star Arda Guler was caught disagreeing with head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, after being brought off in Wednesday's 4-2 Champions League loss to Benfica.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Brought up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brought%20up. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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