as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
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Recent Examples of brought about
Political pressure to launch brought about the Challenger disaster, watched in real time by school kids, among others.
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The temporary restraining order was brought about by the International Refugee Assistance Project and other organizations, on behalf of a group of refugees who have been detained by immigration authorities or fear detention.
—Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
This was a form of love and loss brought about by the new social relations of the crowded nineteenth-century metropolis.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere in the United States, the advent of railroads as a less expensive and less dangerous way to ship cargo brought about the demise of steamboats.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
What’s brought about the change?
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Supply Chain Volatility Is The New Operating Normal Volatility brought about by geopolitical change and uncertain economic times means resilience is no longer just about contingency, but is becoming a key driver of growth.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The shifts were brought about by weather, his energy level, and his relationship with his pacers and the film crew.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
But the pace of change brought about by AI threatens to dull these capabilities, just when they are needed most.
—Bob Sternfels, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The temporary restraining order was brought about by the International Refugee Assistance Project and other organizations, on behalf of a group of refugees who have been detained by immigration authorities or fear detention.
—Chloe Rosen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
This was a form of love and loss brought about by the new social relations of the crowded nineteenth-century metropolis.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Elsewhere in the United States, the advent of railroads as a less expensive and less dangerous way to ship cargo brought about the demise of steamboats.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
What’s brought about the change?
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Supply Chain Volatility Is The New Operating Normal Volatility brought about by geopolitical change and uncertain economic times means resilience is no longer just about contingency, but is becoming a key driver of growth.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The shifts were brought about by weather, his energy level, and his relationship with his pacers and the film crew.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
But the pace of change brought about by AI threatens to dull these capabilities, just when they are needed most.
—Bob Sternfels, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought about
Verb
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The violent crash also caused several cars and trucks to break through the concrete wall that divides the northbound and southbound lanes, photos show.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Null said Sacramento’s early fall weather patterns caused a perfect storm for a particularly heavy fog year.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The call created controversy among fans.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath hit back hard, telling Bass on X that the county created the new agency because the existing one — which is partly overseen by Bass appointees — was incapable of tracking its spending.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Starmer has brought a delegation of nearly 60 British business executives and organization leaders on this trip.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Another lawsuit brought by detainees in federal court in Fort Myers argued that immigration was a federal issue, and Florida agencies and private contractors hired by the state had no authority to operate the facility under federal law.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Protesters marked a second day of rallies and marches after a nationwide strike on Friday prompted a shutdown of schools, workplaces and businesses from coast to coast.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The project had been stalled in regulatory review for nearly two years before the crisis prompted action.—
Chelsea Follett,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The arXiv, as the server came to be called, grew quickly, and spawned sister sites in other disciplines.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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The approach has spawned lots of innovation, the most famous being the development of ubiquitous Post-It Notes, the colorful pads of paper with restickable strips on the back that adhere to virtually any surface.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Johnson’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment Wednesday, nor did HUD officials.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The two men then said Smollett paid them to stage the attack, and Smollett was charged with filing a false police report; the charges were later dropped after Smollett paid a fine and did community service.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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The first lady was also an executive producer on the project, which was produced by Muse Films, a production company the first lady launched late last year.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Our show is produced by Chris McLeod of Blue Elevator Productions and Josh Billinson of Semafor Media.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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