1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff
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2
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong
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3
as in to cost
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bring
The showdown is the most significant legal challenge brought against Meta in the company's roughly 20-year history.
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Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
These roles lean towards the generic but the savvy casting of veteran actors still manage to bring some character to their anonymity without drawing focus from the play’s principal mission.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The car manufacturer also brought its signature elegance to Tokyo with the No. 001 Minami Aoyama mansion, developed in collaboration with the top-tier Japanese luxury concierge firm Vibroa.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2025
Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
These roles lean towards the generic but the savvy casting of veteran actors still manage to bring some character to their anonymity without drawing focus from the play’s principal mission.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 4 Apr. 2025
The car manufacturer also brought its signature elegance to Tokyo with the No. 001 Minami Aoyama mansion, developed in collaboration with the top-tier Japanese luxury concierge firm Vibroa.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
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The project is also intended to contribute to maintaining existing forests and creating new ones.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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In 1832, Jackson was convinced that the president of the Bank of the United States, Nicholas Biddle, was using the bank’s wealth and influence to defeat Jackson in the election.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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His play in Wilkes-Barre has only convinced them more that, at worst, Koivunen has a real opportunity to become a good middle-six winger at the NHL level.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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These Tariffs are nearly 10x the size of those imposed during the Trump-Pence Administration and will cost American families over $3,500 per year.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Country artist Hudson Westbrook plays at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, and tickets cost $35-$50.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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The judge found that allowing the reservoir expansion to continue without redoing the permits would cause irreparable environmental damage that cannot be compensated for by monetary payments.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2025
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The sweeping new tariffs are likely to cause inflation and slow economic growth, according to economists.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
4 Apr. 2025
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Part of persuading consumers to spend on sustainable products comes from carefully planned and executed advertising and marketing campaigns.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2025
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But the taxpayer still persuaded the Tax Court.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Her art fetches astronomical auction prices of $3 million to $4 million.—
Jerry Saltz,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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The stock currently fetches 10 times earnings, versus a ten-year median of 19.—
John Dorfman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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This article was generated by the Kansas City Star Bot, artificial intelligence software that analyzes structured information from TomTom and applies it to templates created by journalists in the newsroom.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2025
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Cathy Rodriguez Aguirre, president and chief executive officer of the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said vending is the only way some people can generate income.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Mar. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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