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
During their discussion, Ward also brought up former costar Ben Savage, who stopped talking to the cast in 2020 with no apparent warning.
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Either an oncologist or a primary care physician may be the one to bring up genetic testing options.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
This brings up an issue regarding white jeans, however.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Headset: With the headset on, bring up the bottom menu again.
—Brad Bourque, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Either an oncologist or a primary care physician may be the one to bring up genetic testing options.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
This brings up an issue regarding white jeans, however.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Headset: With the headset on, bring up the bottom menu again.
—Brad Bourque, WIRED, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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Costco raised membership prices in September 2024 for the first time since 2017.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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These developments raise crucial questions about the future of decentralized finance.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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While Zero Day is a six-part thriller show, the series does introduce a cybersecurity term not widely known outside tech circles.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Members of the Legislative Jewish Caucus and Bay Area Democrats introduced a bill last month that would require the state Board of Education to adopt standards for ethnic studies by January 2028.—
Molly Gibbs and Grant Stringer Bay Area News Group (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Don’t stop the agreement that has already brought dozens of hostages back to us.—
Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
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Misinformation campaigns have increasingly targeted clean energy, pushing the idea that solar and wind are unreliable—a line taken up by Citizens for Responsible Solar, a group led by a conservative operative who works to stop solar projects on farmland and timberland.—
Kate Yoder,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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Below are practical steps to foster a culture of care: 1.—
Angela Cusack,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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American foreign policy must return to its roots of promoting democracy, fostering international cooperation, and supporting nations in need without the expectation of direct financial returns.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Rice lauded the Trump administration’s efforts to boost natural gas production, which had been halted by former President Joe Biden.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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New President Donald Trump fired CFPB director Rohit Chopra and installed an acting director, Russell Vought, who ordered the agency to halt its work and shut its doors.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The latest rendition to catch our eye—the cup bob—might just be the coolest way to wear short hair yet, though.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2025
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Florida Dolphin Found 'In Distress' Later Diagnosed with Bird Flu, Study Finds Colleen Talty, a marine biologist with Monterey Bay Whale Watch, also told the AP that many people come to Monterey from all over the world to try to catch a glimpse of the elusive northern right whale dolphin.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Diplomatic efforts have stalled, and recent reports indicate that the U.S. and Russia have discussed potential resolutions to the war without Ukraine's direct involvement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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The investigation has significantly stalled the completion of a transaction that would see $1.5 billion from the PIF injected into the PGA Tour.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Might be important later: the criminal was able to gain entrance to the White Lotus property when Valentin pulls up on his motorcycle to the security gate to chat with Gaitok, at the exact moment a random SUV containing the thief sails through.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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He was later arrested for reckless conduct after his Uber driver claimed Chop flashed a gun at a car that pulled up next to them, causing the people in the other vehicle to fire back.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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