as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse
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Recent Examples of bring about
One significant and positive change for the MENA region brought about by the tariffs is the push for more geographically streamlined trade corridors.
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Natasha Turak, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
With fears of tariffs bringing about a potential recession and the stock market tanking, Trump can ill afford another setback with voters.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Without any guarantees beyond this season, Barnes’ Dodgers days could be coming to a close, but his primary concern still is to assist others in order to bring about another playoff run.
—Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
The model essentially told me that this plan has, in fact, brought about jealous reactions abroad.
—John Werner, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Natasha Turak, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
With fears of tariffs bringing about a potential recession and the stock market tanking, Trump can ill afford another setback with voters.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Without any guarantees beyond this season, Barnes’ Dodgers days could be coming to a close, but his primary concern still is to assist others in order to bring about another playoff run.
—Doug Padilla, Orange County Register, 10 Mar. 2025
The model essentially told me that this plan has, in fact, brought about jealous reactions abroad.
—John Werner, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring about
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Untreated blood clots can affect blood supply to the brain and cause a life-threatening stroke, per the outlet.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The recoil is enough to knock a drone off course and may cause the operator to lose sight of the target.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Often called the holy grail of clean energy, nuclear fusion creates four times more energy per kilogram of fuel than traditional nuclear fission and 4 million times more than burning coal, with no greenhouse gasses or long-term radioactive waste.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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As before, no new money is created when original savings are used up.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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That’s what the Dolphins are bringing aboard Wilson to be.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Joe Thuney brings significant upgrade to line March 5: The Bears haven’t had an offensive lineman named first-team All-Pro since 2006.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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There’s Image Playground, which allows the user to generate AI art using text prompts or quick sketches.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The state’s controversial system of budget caps has generated surpluses averaging $1.8 billion over the past seven years, a sum equal to 8% of the current General Fund.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Korean Air recently unveiled a new logo and livery, prompting mixed reactions from the public.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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At the moment, none of the specific indicators look to be near levels that would prompt the committee to declare recession.—
Steve Liesman,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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He’s done stuff that’s gotten him attention that was not acting.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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That hub’s work has produced over 100 research papers and patents.—
Ian Sayson,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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To avoid inadvertently sending hidden pests, don’t mail plants or produce to out-of-state friends or family without clearing it first with your local agricultural office.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Bring about.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20about. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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