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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
Pardo pointed out that King brought up her concerns the month after the commission approved more than $5 million from the fund for her district.
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Tess Riski
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
That group included Milwaukee outfielder Blake Perkins, who was brought up to the Brewers on March 26.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers have been trying to solve the problem for years on an issue that was brought up by House Speaker Matt Ritter.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
The operation of the data center hasn’t been brought up in contract negotiations, Beck said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
In his book, A Voyage Around the Queen, author Craig Brown claimed that although Meghan and Harry's real names don't get brought up too often in royal circles, the estranged family members are referred to indirectly, per The Mirror.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
But the recent David protein bar class action lawsuit has brought up a loophole in the Food and Drug Administration’s regulations around nutritional labels that most people aren’t aware of.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
This allegation was brought up by a freelance journalist in 2025.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The move, which wasn't on the public agenda, was brought up by Chancellor Ray Rodrigues about 40 minutes into the meeting.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Tess Riski
april 10, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
That group included Milwaukee outfielder Blake Perkins, who was brought up to the Brewers on March 26.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers have been trying to solve the problem for years on an issue that was brought up by House Speaker Matt Ritter.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
The operation of the data center hasn’t been brought up in contract negotiations, Beck said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
In his book, A Voyage Around the Queen, author Craig Brown claimed that although Meghan and Harry's real names don't get brought up too often in royal circles, the estranged family members are referred to indirectly, per The Mirror.
—Tessa Petak, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
But the recent David protein bar class action lawsuit has brought up a loophole in the Food and Drug Administration’s regulations around nutritional labels that most people aren’t aware of.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
This allegation was brought up by a freelance journalist in 2025.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
The move, which wasn't on the public agenda, was brought up by Chancellor Ray Rodrigues about 40 minutes into the meeting.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought up
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Capela raised his arms in celebration after hitting the shot and Houston’s bench stood and cheered.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The company has raised more than $200 million in venture capital funding, with investments coming from the likes of SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Serena Williams’ firm Serena Ventures.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Rights groups warn the measure, introduced in March 2025, is now being overused by authorities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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No legislation has been approved yet, although several tariff refund bills have been introduced in Congress.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The shipping disruption also largely stopped the export of nitrogen fertilizers manufactured in the Persian Gulf and limited access to key fertilizer ingredients.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, Betty stopped and squatted.—
Gabriel Debenedetti,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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He will then be awarded with the 2026 Showrunner Award, which recognizes a showrunner/creator who has made a major influence on TV and fostered an environment of collaboration and mentorship.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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By blending cinematic storytelling with participatory elements on social media, the campaign has garnered more than 150 million views and fostered a grassroots movement, empowering farmers and citizens alike to explore and support climate-positive agriculture.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Any proposals to alter the measure are anticipated to be placed on the November ballot for voters to decide.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The chain aims to finish assembling drinks within two minutes and thirty seconds from the moment an order is placed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The threats halted the limited ship traffic that resumed in the strait since the ceasefire, according to a report from Lloyd’s List Intelligence.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The announcement halted the limited ship traffic that resumed in the strait since the ceasefire, according to a report from Lloyd’s List intelligence.—
Samy Magdy,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s solid performance stalled in the seventh inning.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mostly, though, the Heat stalled as a team.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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And early in that fourth quarter, Tatum caught fire.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The spike in billing caught the attention of the companies that oversee state Medicaid spending.—
Alex Acquisto,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Brought up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brought%20up. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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