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
Along with vendors selling truckloads of toys and memorabilia tied to fans’ favorite shows and characters, the event is a place for fans to meet face to face with actors and illustrators who bring those characters to life.
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The Kansas City Star and, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands of visitors, has died, N.C.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Springtime in Sacramento means trees and grasses are producing pollen again, bringing seasonal allergy symptoms to the surface.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
That’s what the Dolphins are bringing aboard Wilson to be.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
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The Kansas City Star and, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
Maximus, a ginormous 125-year-old alligator snapping turtle that staff loved to swim with and who brought smiles to thousands of visitors, has died, N.C.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 22 Mar. 2025
Springtime in Sacramento means trees and grasses are producing pollen again, bringing seasonal allergy symptoms to the surface.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
That’s what the Dolphins are bringing aboard Wilson to be.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
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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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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While the software does issue a disclaimer before spitting out its design, seemingly to avoid trademark issues, some fair-use hawks are not convinced.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Before incentives, the vehicles cost about $74,000.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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The team held a multiple-point lead with seconds to go, but careless defense and turnovers cost them.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Progress against the disease rebounded quickly after the disruptions caused by COVID-19, but recent reductions in development assistance for health pose a serious threat to sustaining this momentum.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Having unwanted players still hanging around is no good for anyone, either, and the distraction caused by all the talk surrounding the ‘bomb squad’ last summer was not ideal for new head coach Enzo Maresca.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The two-day violence was a major setback in Damascus’ efforts to improve its image and persuade Europe and the United States to lift economic sanctions after over a decade of conflict.—
Omar Albam and Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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In the administrations of Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Democrats pursued a mix of subsidies and mandates in an attempt to persuade and cajole car manufacturers and consumers to move from gas to electric vehicles.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Mar. 2025
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By reshaping its portfolio, the New DuPont could fetch a higher multiple in the market, helping the stock narrow its discount to its sum of the parts.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Sure, some bottles can fetch tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, but with more than 7,000 chateaus in the region, wine is made at a variety of quality levels and prices, so there really is something for everyone.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs and economic policy (9 percent) are now generating as much negative discussion as Trump's stance on Russia (9 percent).—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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One way to do that is off the rush when teams aren’t as set defensively, but the Canucks are one of the worst teams in the league at transition offence, so this is a tough environment to generate those types of looks at a high volume.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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That explanation has failed to satisfy Democrats who say that plans for imminent military strikes are regularly classified.—
David Klepper,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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One of the requirements to satisfy the banks into loaning Arsenal the money was a commitment for Wenger to stay for five years.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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