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
Supporters of the Republican proposals repeatedly brought up Newsom’s comments on Tuesday.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Others brought up the need for more educational supports, noting that a large portion of Latino students are behind grade level in math and English.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Ruff has brought up puck management multiple times a week throughout the season.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
And the issues that were brought up for the album were pretty much autobiographical.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Others brought up the need for more educational supports, noting that a large portion of Latino students are behind grade level in math and English.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Ruff has brought up puck management multiple times a week throughout the season.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
And the issues that were brought up for the album were pretty much autobiographical.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
Verb
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Instead of getting other nations to lower their trade barriers, these groups want the U.S. to protect its manufacturers by raising tariffs and discouraging imports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Tribune sent a list of questions to the offices of Evans and Dart about the implementation of the change, cost and budget issues and public safety and other concerns raised by community and criminal justice stakeholders.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Pacifica’s apparent interest in introducing housing to the area does not appear to be singular.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Based on customer recommendations, starting April 27, the Panama Canal will introduce an option where LoTSA slots customers can request swaps and substitutions with each other.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 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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The fish may have helped the survival of this fortress-colony that was both stricken with drought and fostering turbulent relationships with the Native inhabitants.—
Logan Kistler,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Apr. 2025
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Through this initiative, M-DCPS continues its commitment to fostering a supportive, healthy, and successful learning environment for all students.—
UnitedHealthcare,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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During a recent visit to Beijing, Trump ally and US Senator Steve Daines told Bloomberg News that China must halt the flow of fentanyl ingredients into the US before any trade negotiations could begin.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump has worked to advance his agenda at lightning speed, but courts have halted those efforts after an avalanche of challenges to his actions.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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Adames also made one of the finest and best-timed leaping catches from a shortstop that Oracle Park has ever seen, which isn’t a claim that can be thrown around lightly.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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How to catch a glimpse of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower in April 2025?—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 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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Near Crotona Park, Mateo pulled up to a bodega called J.J.N. Corp.—
H. C. Wilentz,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Her son, Qusai, 17, and husband, Aziz, 63, were washing up to prepare for Ramadan prayers when the settlers pulled up in vehicles and emerged.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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