1
as in creating
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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as in persuading
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 costing
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bringing
Nathan MacKinnon had no issues bringing the troubled star back into the fold after two weeks of practice.
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Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Vail Resort will open for skiing on Friday and Purgatory will follow on Saturday, bringing the number of operating ski areas in Colorado to 10.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Native to China and Taiwan, the Sichuan peppercorn, or huājiāo, is best known for bringing the má to málà—the flavor profile characteristic of Sichuan province’s beloved cuisine.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
But the researchers suspected that bringing these deep-sea dwellers to the surface and subject it to different temperatures, pressure, and light would stress the creature and make any measurements unreliable.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Rafael was moving west across the Gulf of Mexico on Friday morning as the first major hurricane in the Gulf in November for almost 40 years, bringing the threat of life-threatening conditions to the southern United States coastline.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Lowden is particularly passionate about bringing more work back home to his native Scotland and Ronan’s native Ireland, while Ronan would love to take a cue from her pal Gerwig and try her hand at directing someday.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Ong was credited with bringing Formula One to Singapore in 2008.
—Matt Clinch, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
Apple has made moves towards bringing more robust sign-in practices to iPhone users with its Passwords app for password and passkey management across devices, and Google has long been a pioneer in the passkey adoption field as well as enforcing stricter password rules for users.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Vail Resort will open for skiing on Friday and Purgatory will follow on Saturday, bringing the number of operating ski areas in Colorado to 10.
—John Meyer, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Native to China and Taiwan, the Sichuan peppercorn, or huājiāo, is best known for bringing the má to málà—the flavor profile characteristic of Sichuan province’s beloved cuisine.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
But the researchers suspected that bringing these deep-sea dwellers to the surface and subject it to different temperatures, pressure, and light would stress the creature and make any measurements unreliable.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
Rafael was moving west across the Gulf of Mexico on Friday morning as the first major hurricane in the Gulf in November for almost 40 years, bringing the threat of life-threatening conditions to the southern United States coastline.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Lowden is particularly passionate about bringing more work back home to his native Scotland and Ronan’s native Ireland, while Ronan would love to take a cue from her pal Gerwig and try her hand at directing someday.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Ong was credited with bringing Formula One to Singapore in 2008.
—Matt Clinch, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
Apple has made moves towards bringing more robust sign-in practices to iPhone users with its Passwords app for password and passkey management across devices, and Google has long been a pioneer in the passkey adoption field as well as enforcing stricter password rules for users.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing
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The two met in the UK and eventually, the spark for creating a lifestyle brand was ignited.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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This episode of What’s Ahead makes the case that our weakness and lack of a strategic direction are creating conditions for war on a global scale.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Since Friday, Krause, Anderson ,and Mother Earth Foods are persuading grocery stores like Sam’s Club to redirect perishable foods from their dumpsters to Asheville’s residents.Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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In addition to persuading Arab countries to immediately adopt a more aggressive posture on enforcing sanctions against Hamas, the Biden administration should push them to publicly call out Sinwar’s obstructionist role in the talks.Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2024
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Week 7 will also see the final game in London this season, with the New England Patriots traveling to face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, a week after the Jags lost in convincing fashion to the Bears at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Ben Morse, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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As evidenced by the young man’s question, convincing people that inflation is easing is a tough sell.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2024
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The collaborations helped Integrated start generating revenue (rare for young biotechs), which is currently at around $1 million this year.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Investing in a franchise is often perceived as less of a financial risk than embarking on an independent enterprise, as well as offering the ability to be up and running and generating income relatively quickly.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Its high proof gives it enough backbone to stand up to sweet vermouth and bitters, creating a rich, satisfying Manhattan.Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Remember, the key to truly satisfying success lies in not only managing the urgent, but also investing time and energy in what truly matters in the long run.Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The growth of peer-to-peer marketplaces is a trend to watch in 2025 as brands are tasked with doing more with the same—or even fewer—resources and fashioning new revenue streams to drive better business outcomes.Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That might look like doing the dishes, going for a quick jog, or sorting through unread emails piling up in your inbox.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
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African gray parrots, chickens, songbirds, and other avian species have capsaicin-immune pain receptors that negate the heat-inducing unpleasantness associated with peppers.Amiah Taylor, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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The latest from writer-director Sean Baker, whose stories tend to follow people living on the margins of society (see also 2015’s Tangerine, 2017’s The Florida Project, and 2021’s Red Rocket), the film is by turns anxiety inducing, startlingly funny, and poignant.Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
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Peerless quickly became a prominent name in the bourbon industry, producing high-quality whiskey.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hiring was more muted across goods-producing industries.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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