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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
The when and the how Katyal on Wednesday brought up the administrative process Beline described.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
If a doctor is discussing GLP1-s with a patient and hasn’t brought up other solutions yet, Sage might prompt them to talk about it, Segert said.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Trump brought up his predecessor, President Joe Biden, more than 40 times in the interview but only six instances made the broadcast, Ellis said.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
McDaniel’s facial expressions were also notable, something play-by-play commentator Al Michaels even brought up on the broadcast in the fourth quarter when McDaniel looked visibly frustrated.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
In September, Cabrera brought up the allegations again during another meeting and accused Fernandez of lying.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
There was a specific instance brought up by Nocella, as Jontay Porter, an ex-Toronto Raptors player, received a lifetime ban from the NBA and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud as part of a gambling scheme last year.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Michele previously spoke about what makes Marie different from Homelander and brought up that she was nurtured differently.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In January, Ripa brought up the hypothetical of them deciding to get divorced.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
If a doctor is discussing GLP1-s with a patient and hasn’t brought up other solutions yet, Sage might prompt them to talk about it, Segert said.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Trump brought up his predecessor, President Joe Biden, more than 40 times in the interview but only six instances made the broadcast, Ellis said.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
McDaniel’s facial expressions were also notable, something play-by-play commentator Al Michaels even brought up on the broadcast in the fourth quarter when McDaniel looked visibly frustrated.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
In September, Cabrera brought up the allegations again during another meeting and accused Fernandez of lying.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
There was a specific instance brought up by Nocella, as Jontay Porter, an ex-Toronto Raptors player, received a lifetime ban from the NBA and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud as part of a gambling scheme last year.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Michele previously spoke about what makes Marie different from Homelander and brought up that she was nurtured differently.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
In January, Ripa brought up the hypothetical of them deciding to get divorced.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
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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Investments in controlling invasive species have led to a 75 percent reduction in the area overtaken by melaleuca, a particularly thirsty tree species introduced in the river of grass near the turn of the 20th century to help drain it.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Early in their relationship, Rusty introduced Andrea to the religious teachings of Woroniecki.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 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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Administrators across the eight campuses said the program fostered additional wellness spaces, community partnerships and peer counseling courses.—
Vani Sanganeria,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Over the last 30-plus years, Kiss Beauty Group has fostered a handful of hero lines, including Impress, Red, Falscara and Kiss Colors and Care.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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In a world of wifi and streaming, give me the reels of film that have to be carefully placed and changed.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Cake Wedding cake orders are often placed later in the wedding planning process, sometimes just three weeks before the event, and can cost $540 on average, according to the Knot.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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Invitation Homes, known as the largest institutional home buyer, also dove 6%, while American Homes 4 Rent (AMH) saw trading briefly halted due to volatility after shares hit a three-year low.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The first phase of the ceasefire halted the fighting and saw an exchange of hostages held by Hamas in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians held by Israel.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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China’s ambitious plan to build the Circular Electron Positron Collider (CEPC), a multibillion-dollar project aimed at creating the world’s largest particle collider, is likely to be officially stalled after it was not included in the country’s next five-year plan.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Blue Raiders used 17 plays and over eight minutes off the clock, taking the second half kickoff from its own 20 to the Trinity nine-yard line, where the drive stalled.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Boasting over 1,300 five-star ratings, this foldable cushion caught my attention because it can be used for lower back pain, too.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Brought up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brought%20up. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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