as in caused
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
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Recent Examples of brought about
There is a large secular decline that has been brought about by the internet that has continued on without too much change.
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Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Presburger, who retired last Friday after 35 years of teaching at El Camino Real High, brought about 15,000 pins to Italy for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, requiring three hefty suitcases.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
What brought about these disparate reactions?
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Its goal was to document the oral histories of living legends who have brought about positive change in the world and to share their stories with future generations.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Political pressure to launch brought about the Challenger disaster, watched in real time by school kids, among others.
—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
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
Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
Presburger, who retired last Friday after 35 years of teaching at El Camino Real High, brought about 15,000 pins to Italy for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, requiring three hefty suitcases.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
What brought about these disparate reactions?
—Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
Its goal was to document the oral histories of living legends who have brought about positive change in the world and to share their stories with future generations.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
Political pressure to launch brought about the Challenger disaster, watched in real time by school kids, among others.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought about
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Emery’s side appeared strangely leggy, as if having a week between games caused more lethargy than looking well-rested.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s statements against ICE caused consternation ahead of his performance.—
Ryan Gaydos , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Romero created trouble for himself by trying to turn on the ball with his backheel just outside the penalty area while under pressure from Bruno Fernandes and Matheus Cunha.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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See our gallery created by Courier Journal photographers Michael Clevenger and Scott Utterback.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Nets agreed to a multi-team deal with the Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors that sent Chris Paul to Toronto and brought Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors second-round pick and cash considerations to Brooklyn.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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With the help of interior decorator Poplak, Diana brought a bright high-English style to her three-story marital home.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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Meanwhile, France's former Culture Minister Jack Lang resigned as head of a Paris cultural center over reported past financial links to Epstein that prompted a tax investigation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Saturday night's attack came as Ukraine was still reeling from a massive drone and missile assault on Friday night, which again prompted significant power outages in most regions of the country.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2026
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The property spawned a 2022 anime series on Crunchyroll drawing audiences that are 35% North American, 25% European, and 25% Latin American.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, the region lost 20,000 jobs, a decline spawned by employment losses of 8,400 in the East Bay, 6,400 in the San Francisco-San Mateo region, and 3,500 in the South Bay.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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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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Raman’s campaign produced a video ad that heavily excerpted Bass’ remarks endorsing her at a Sherman Oaks get-out-the-vote rally.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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It was produced by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York and provides an even more detailed overview of other interviews conducted by the New York State Attorney’s Office and the FBI with victims, witnesses and people associated with Epstein.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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