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as in uttered
to express (a thought or emotion) in words
he ever so casually brings out the names of celebrities with whom he's supposedly buddy-buddy
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as in emphasized
to make more apparent
a blue scarf would bring out the color of your eyes
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Recent Examples of brought out
In late 2025 the company discontinued much of its product range and brought out a new stable of V series pistols, supposedly designed to resist modification with third-party switches.
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Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Although a defibrillator was brought out, the message from the call handler, who was not medically trained, was not to use it and to place Adam in the recovery position rather than starting CPR.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Sitting in his home with other family members and a reporter, Al-Saadi brought out hard drives, USB sticks and a laptop with dozens of files from security cameras.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Illini players brought out the Super Soakers after securing the men’s basketball program’s second trip in three seasons to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16, and Underwood was the target of the celebration.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
After that freestyle went viral, BigX first brought out KaineMusic at Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots festival in 2025 to a positive response.
—Eric Diep, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Cyrus’ mom, Tish, brought out dozens of outfits, fan letters and scrapbooks from the archives, and Disney re-created the sets of the Stewart house.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The packed board meeting Tuesday night brought out heavy emotions from residents and teachers alike, as dozens of speakers addressed the ongoing strikes and labor negotiations.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
This made for a painstaking three-week shoot in Tunisia, but brought out performances that felt more like genuine reactions.
—Alexander Durie, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Although a defibrillator was brought out, the message from the call handler, who was not medically trained, was not to use it and to place Adam in the recovery position rather than starting CPR.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Sitting in his home with other family members and a reporter, Al-Saadi brought out hard drives, USB sticks and a laptop with dozens of files from security cameras.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
The Illini players brought out the Super Soakers after securing the men’s basketball program’s second trip in three seasons to the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16, and Underwood was the target of the celebration.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
After that freestyle went viral, BigX first brought out KaineMusic at Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots festival in 2025 to a positive response.
—Eric Diep, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026
Cyrus’ mom, Tish, brought out dozens of outfits, fan letters and scrapbooks from the archives, and Disney re-created the sets of the Stewart house.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
The packed board meeting Tuesday night brought out heavy emotions from residents and teachers alike, as dozens of speakers addressed the ongoing strikes and labor negotiations.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
This made for a painstaking three-week shoot in Tunisia, but brought out performances that felt more like genuine reactions.
—Alexander Durie, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought out
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My birds across the hollow had not uttered a note.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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One friend uttered an expletive after taking a bite of the super-tasty, uber-tender steak, and soon after, the meat disappeared.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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McLeod also emphasized the urgency of incorporating and said that many people get the wrong message about what becoming a city means.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Carroll crater sits near the boundary of the far side of the moon and is visible from Earth during certain times of the lunar cycle — a detail Hansen emphasized in his announcement.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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His mother, Erica, said the decision was also emotional for their family.—
Chelsea Jones,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Workers who rely on Marketplace plans may start choosing jobs based primarily on benefits rather than fit, McGough said.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Denise Richards plays wealthy high schooler Kelly Van Ryan, who accuses her guidance counselor, Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon), of raping her; her case is then reinforced when outcast Suzie Toller (Neve Campbell) comes forward with her own allegation against Sam.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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Authorities reinforced security around Jewish sites in the wake of explosions last month outside synagogues in Liege, Belgium, and the Dutch port city of Rotterdam and outside a Jewish school in Amsterdam.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The first-grader was excited about the upcoming Christmas holidays and had talked a lot in school.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Politico, Adam Wren talked with Sharpton about why Harris deserved more respect from a party that tried to wish her away in 2024, and is doing so again.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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At the time, advocates told WCCO the approach focuses on harm reduction and helping both communities and users stay safer while working toward recovery.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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China chip sector faces more disruption Washington’s various restrictions over the past few years have actually helped boost China’s domestic semiconductor industry, analysts told CNBC, with several companies reporting record revenues last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Opponents of the conversion therapy ban argued the changes discussed Wednesday still run afoul of the Supreme Court's decision and undermine First Amendment protections.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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During a candidate forum last month, several candidates discussed efforts to improve biking trails and walkability in North Kansas City, expanding community involvement and rising home prices.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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In October 2025, Preservation Maryland, which is dedicated to protecting the state's heritage, shared its plan to use the building as its headquarters.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lynette Hooker, 55, and her husband, Brian Hooker, 58, both US nationals from Michigan, were on a small dinghy when Lynette fell off the boat as windy weather kicked up turbulent seas, according to Brian’s account shared by the Royal Bahamas Police Force.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Brought out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brought%20out. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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