1
as in raising
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 introducing
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 stopping
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 bringing up
But cutting rates could have the unwanted impact of further bringing up inflation.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Public figures like Stephen King have also drawn ire for bringing up past statements of Kirk's that seem to condone politically motivated violence.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
In the past, discharge petitions have often been used as a tool of the minority when bringing up a bill with bipartisan support when the party in leadership refuses to schedule a vote on the issue.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
The car company run by Elon Musk asked a federal court Friday to dismiss massive damages awarded to victims of a deadly crash, arguing that their lawyers had misled the jury by improperly bringing up the billionaire during the trial.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
In other words, when a user decides to use GPT-5 and meanders into bringing up a mental health topic or concern, the question is how the interactivity and responses will potentially differ from the prior versions, such as the answers given by ChatGPT and GPT-4.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Last weekend, the Angels finally pulled the plug, moving Adell back to right and bringing up Teodosio to play center, with Taylor Ward in left.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Public figures like Stephen King have also drawn ire for bringing up past statements of Kirk's that seem to condone politically motivated violence.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
In the past, discharge petitions have often been used as a tool of the minority when bringing up a bill with bipartisan support when the party in leadership refuses to schedule a vote on the issue.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
The car company run by Elon Musk asked a federal court Friday to dismiss massive damages awarded to victims of a deadly crash, arguing that their lawyers had misled the jury by improperly bringing up the billionaire during the trial.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2025
In other words, when a user decides to use GPT-5 and meanders into bringing up a mental health topic or concern, the question is how the interactivity and responses will potentially differ from the prior versions, such as the answers given by ChatGPT and GPT-4.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Last weekend, the Angels finally pulled the plug, moving Adell back to right and bringing up Teodosio to play center, with Taylor Ward in left.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing up
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Among them were countless era-defining releases that are still among the best movies ever made—of any genre—from the haunting Rebecca to the gripping Rear Window, and the ravishing Vertigo to the hair-raising Psycho.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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There were times when raising kids, building careers, and paying bills felt overwhelming.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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News on the red carpet for the 2025 Emmy Awards, with correspondent Zuri Hall introducing Rex, 68, as as the fiancé of McEntire, 70.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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Chinese-Canadian designer Wenny Han made a powerful debut at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026, introducing her first full collection under the banner of Global Fashion Collective (GFC).—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To my surprise, Gary Friedman, the CEO and visionary behind the brand, was in the restaurant, casually moving between tables and greeting guests before graciously stopping at ours.—
Erica Wertheim Zohar,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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One video was a loop showing the moment of impact in slow-motion, stopping before blood is seen.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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When trusted and balanced with analysis, intuition becomes a powerful tool for fostering growth, guiding transitions and building trust.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Those included defending Novo's leadership in diabetes and obesity treatment, fostering a high performance culture and realigning the company's cost base and driving efficiencies.—
Karen Gilchrist,Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The United States has suspended some funding for its flagship AIDS relief program, according to international organizations and members of Congress who warn the cuts are already hurting patients and halting critical projects globally.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Goldman Sachs says surging investment in AI among the S&P 500 companies is diverting funds from stock buybacks, halting their usual yearly growth.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Experts recommend knowing a parrot's hormone cycle and adjusting care during breeding season to reduce stress and confusion.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Under the new Fish and Wildlife interim pintail harvest strategy, hunters in all four flyways are expected to have a three-pintail daily bag limit option for next year's 2026–'27 season based on this year's breeding population results.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Runge argues in The Great Healthcare Disruption that innovation without humanity risks leaving patients behind, while humanity without innovation risks stalling medical progress.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Recent employment data, including the August jobs report, show a US economy with job growth that’s stalling out.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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The program itself could be strengthened by nurturing alumni networks.—
Talia Milgrom-Elcott,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Yet on a modest homestead in the American South, a former nightclub manager named Matthew Gauger is quietly reviving that ethos and, in the process, nurturing a movement rooted in humility.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Bringing up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20up. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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