brings in

verb

Definition of brings innext
present tense third-person singular of bring in
as in earns
to receive as return for effort she's bringing in good money selling houses

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings in
  1. earns
  2. wins
  3. makes
  4. lands
  5. obtains
Verb
  • The service recently instituted a policy in which a track that registers fewer than a thousand streams in a twelve-month span earns no royalties at all.
    Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This week, Clarkson earns her first hit on a chart she’s never seen before.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of earns
Verb
  • Now, a visiting team that wins at Old Trafford is no surprise in 2024.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • But if Green Bay wins its final two games, against the Vikings and then the Chicago Bears, the Packers could finish the regular season in second place in the NFC North.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of wins
Verb
  • When Helen finds herself in danger, Reed summons her former work partner, Sam (Ben Whishaw), and his pairing with Helen is, for me at least, what makes the show so fun.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Owen makes a terrific older Spade, all craggy features and rasping voice.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of makes
Verb
  • In this deal, Houston lands Arenado to replace Bregman which would save them quite a bit of money.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Make your cut a few inches away from where the box lands.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of lands
Verb
  • Later, when fat tissues are all broken down, the body obtains protein for energy by breaking down muscles and internal organs, namely the liver and intestines, followed by the heart and kidneys.
    Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2024
  • They could also be earned if a prisoner obtains a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
    Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of obtains
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