brought about

verb

past tense of bring about
as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse

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Recent Examples of brought about The pace of innovation that AI has brought about is unprecedented, as is the economic return. — Sanjot Malhi, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 Such data was used to illustrate that, despite maintaining SEC favorite status, UGA has been susceptible to the relative parity brought about in this recent name, image and likeness licensing/transfer portal era. — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026 Surprisingly, the response to the video brought about a whole new chapter in her life. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 This expansion of Hoodoo’s geography and urban shift also brought about a level of homogenization and the decline of regional distinctions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 Why hasn’t the spending on homelessness brought about better results? — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 One was that the Panthers brought about two dozen of their alumni onto the field, from Wesley Walls to Jonathan Stewart to Dwight Stone and Captain Munnerlyn. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026 This is mainly a failure of prioritization, brought about by underfunding and general neglect toward the vulnerable communities that this disease affects. — Borna Nyaoke-Anoke, STAT, 30 July 2026 Thousands of new satellites have entered the domain, especially in low Earth orbit (LEO), thanks to significant drops in launch costs brought about by reusable rockets and private sector inventiveness. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought about
  1. caused
  2. created
  3. brought
  4. generated
  5. prompted
  6. spawned
  7. did
  8. produced
Verb
  • Experts said it was most likely caused by a partial glacier collapse that sent tons of ice and rock crashing down into the valley below, setting off a powerful landslide.
    — Jennifer Jett, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The federal case was based on allegations the social media giant misrepresented the extent of child mental health harms caused by apps like Facebook and Instagram.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of caused
Verb
  • Rabble, an early Twitter employee, created Divine with backing from Twitter founder Jack Dorsey.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Elaine Paul said business has been difficult since the pandemic, but it’s been important to her to carry on the legacy her parents created.
    — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of created
Verb
  • But Tehran remains defiant after nearly six months of war and has brought shipping to a virtual standstill in ⁠the Strait of Hormuz, refusing to allow unauthorized oil tankers to transit a waterway ​that ⁠is vital for global oil shipments.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Golesh brought not only his quarterback but his center and 10 more players from South Florida, And the defense returns some key starters.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of brought
Verb
  • The defeat was followed by an ugly postgame brawl that ran counter to the positive vibes Argentina generated in 2022 and has since brought significant punishment.
    — Asli Pelit, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Those vents allow the heat generated by your TV to escape, but when dust blocks them, the internal system can overheat, forcing your TV to work harder.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of generated
Verb
  • This disclosure prompted church leadership to meet with the accuser and her mother, which ultimately resulted in a report to the child abuse hotline that same month.
    — John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This invasive species has prompted states of emergency, both in San Joaquin County, where they were found at the Port of Stockton, and in Yolo County, where they were found to have spread to the Port of West Sacramento.
    — Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of prompted
Verb
  • The case spawned international headlines, podcasts, books and documentaries.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • This isn’t Bailey’s first time working with the Monarch Media team, having co-written the company’s coming-of-age film A Week Away, which spawned the Angel Network series of the same name.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of spawned
Verb
  • Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.
    — Lizzie Kane, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Wisconsin Republicans did the same last year, and similar efforts have been raised in other states.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
Definition of did
Verb
  • The film is produced by Mattia Guerra for Be Water Film, Filippo Sugar and Elisabetta Biganzoli for Sugar Play, and Marco Colombo for Adler Entertainment, together with Marco Morabito and Fasano.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The late star had also been a co-owner of Sandollar Productions alongside her former manager, Sandy Gallin, which produced Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Father of the Bride and Sabrina, among others.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of produced

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