1
as in to raise
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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2
as in to introduce
to present or bring forward for discussion
I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
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3
as in to stop
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 bring up
One person couldn’t resist bringing up the former Fox anchor’s memorably impassioned speech at the Republican National Convention, stumping for President Trump in 2020.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Residents may bring up to three banker-size boxes per trip.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
One idea brought up to the White House and in a late-night meeting was doing so through an amendment, which would have required the legislation to go back to the Senate for approval.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Residents may bring up to three banker-size boxes per trip.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
One idea brought up to the White House and in a late-night meeting was doing so through an amendment, which would have required the legislation to go back to the Senate for approval.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
These concerns appeared to strike a chord—at least in part—with U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, who brought up the issue several times during this week’s fairness hearing over whether to grant the settlement’s final approval.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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At the same time, these updates raise questions about the Oscars broadcast itself.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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There’s also a charity component, with the team raising funds for local students involved in fish restoration efforts.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Next-Gen car was introduced in the 2022 season.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Ron Capps has credited the safety improvement introduced following John Force's Virginia crash in 2024 and Eric Medlen's fatal 2007 crash after being able to walk away from his fiery 230 mph crash in Arizona this weekend.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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He belly flopped onto the ice in ecstasy and relief before he was mobbed by his teammates, and then the game stopped to celebrate the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
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This approach fosters a hybrid workforce, where human expertise and AI agents collaborate seamlessly to enhance both efficiency and innovation.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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This practice can foster a better relationship with your child and help with childhood language and cognitive development.—
Yvette Thompson-Echevarria,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Besides Boise, the airline’s operations in some other locations, including in Montana and Utah, will be halted to divert resources to its new base in Phoenix, the Press Democrat reported.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that the mayor of Heath, Ohio — where work was paused — caught the city officials by surprise.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Doses are given at: 2 months 4 months 6 months 15–18 months 4–6 years Can adults get whooping cough? Adults can catch whooping cough, though symptoms tend to be milder than in children.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Inflation has fallen from a 40-year peak of 9.1% in 2022, but the last stretch to meet the Fed's 2% goal has stalled.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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While former President Joe Biden sought to revive the deal, negotiations stalled, and Trump's second-term policies have further tightened sanctions.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Herro stole the ball away from Bulls point guard Coby White and rather than go for the wide-open lay-up to cut the deficit to three points with the shot clock on their side, Herro pulled up for a 3-pointer.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Smith recalls leaving at the end of his shift one day, just as a TV truck pulled up to Holman’s front yard to conduct a live interview.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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