bringing up

verb

Definition of bringing upnext
present participle of bring up
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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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing up
  1. raising
  2. introducing
  3. stopping
  4. fostering
  5. halting
  6. catching
  7. blocking
  8. staying
Verb
  • The company has until March 22, 2025, to consummate a Business Combination, and there is uncertainty about meeting this deadline, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company completed its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on July 11, 2024, raising gross proceeds of $230,000,000.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of raising
Verb
  • Moving iMage Technologies continues to focus on expanding its customer base and introducing new products, despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic and industry disruptions.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Hardly a week passes without report of another retailer introducing its own media network, or news that an existing media network is expanding its capabilities.
    Andrea Wasserman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of introducing
Verb
  • According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.
    Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Opposing productivity means stopping progress.
    William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of stopping
Verb
  • Ensuring consistent and fair access to resources is crucial for fostering a more inclusive and balanced entrepreneurial environment.
    Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Advisors can help younger clients establish metrics for evaluating their charitable contribution's effectiveness, fostering a sense of accountability and transparency in the giving process.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fostering
Verb
  • The work stoppage is halting the flow of a wide variety of goods over the docks of almost all cargo ports from Maine to Texas.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The 50,000 members of the union working at ports from Maine to Texas have been on strike since early Tuesday morning, halting the flow of the majority of containerized imports into the United States, along with many of the exports, disrupting the sales of American businesses overseas.
    Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of halting
Verb
  • Against Utah, Hunter notched an interception and a touchdown, while catching five passes for 55 yards.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Which drives people indoors and provides a great chance of catching something – like the flu.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of catching
Verb
  • Overhead images from news crews showed a semi-truck trailer blocking the roadway.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
  • His image of Ethel Kennedy’s outstretched arm and hand blocking his camera’s lens will be on view in the exhibition.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of blocking
Verb
  • To address this, companies must focus on delivering consistent value—through ongoing updates, customer support and engagement strategies—ensuring users see the benefit of staying subscribed, thereby reducing churn and increasing loyalty.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • To address this, companies must focus on delivering consistent value—through ongoing updates, customer support and engagement strategies—ensuring users see the benefit of staying subscribed, thereby reducing churn and increasing loyalty.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of staying
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bringing to light

bringing up

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