brings up

verb

Definition of brings upnext
present tense third-person singular of bring up
1
as in raises
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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Relevance

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2
as in introduces
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 stops
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 Synonyms for brings up
  1. raises
  2. introduces
  3. stops
  4. fosters
  5. halts
Verb
  • Yet the possibility of preemptively pardoning people who have not been charged of any crimes raises a host of legal concerns that could sway Biden not to take action.
    Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Research shows using a snowblower raises the heat rate to about 120 beats a minute compared with a heart rate of about 170 beats a minute when shoveling, according to the American Heart Association.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of raises
Verb
  • Maggie also introduces Quinn to her supply sergeant Conway (iCarly’s Laci Mosley), who reveals she’s taken advantage of the free-flowing military budget to accrue a secret closet full of valuable treasures for the base.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Fender Electric Instruments introduces a single- and dual-pickup, solid-body electric guitar.
    Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of introduces
Verb
  • The woman in question was identified as Renee Brown, a 36-year-old single mom who works two jobs, loves her kid, and never stops, à la Reba McEntire.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The rule does not get rid of the debt itself, but stops it from having an impact on a consumer’s credit worthiness.
    Joseph Choi, The Hill, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of stops
Verb
  • Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of fosters
Verb
  • Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Each of these halts progress for us all and needs urgent attention.
    Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of halts
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brings up

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