1
as in to raise
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 to introduce
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 to stop
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 bring up
Supporters of the Republican proposals repeatedly brought up Newsom’s comments on Tuesday.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Others brought up the need for more educational supports, noting that a large portion of Latino students are behind grade level in math and English.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Ruff has brought up puck management multiple times a week throughout the season.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
And the issues that were brought up for the album were pretty much autobiographical.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
Others brought up the need for more educational supports, noting that a large portion of Latino students are behind grade level in math and English.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Ruff has brought up puck management multiple times a week throughout the season.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
And the issues that were brought up for the album were pretty much autobiographical.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
Verb
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By comparison, Fine raised less than $1 million between November 26, 2024, and March 3.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Meal Train post had raised $69,666 as of 6:50 p.m. Saturday and volunteer cook slots were filling up into May.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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Rolex introduced a new collection, the Land-Dweller, and Piaget introduced a new ladies’ collection, the Sixtie.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Plus, kids will be introduced to Motorvania's take on Big Foot.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hansi Flick will surely remember the outstanding save from former Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian to stop Jules Kounde in the second half, as well as the last-minute cross from Raphinha that Robert Lewandowski or Fermin Lopez failed to tap in.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The fish may have helped the survival of this fortress-colony that was both stricken with drought and fostering turbulent relationships with the Native inhabitants.—
Logan Kistler,
JSTOR Daily,
3 Apr. 2025
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His absence provides rookie KJ Simpson with an opportunity to foster his development heading into the offseason and likely appearances with the summer league team in July.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2025
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During a recent visit to Beijing, Trump ally and US Senator Steve Daines told Bloomberg News that China must halt the flow of fentanyl ingredients into the US before any trade negotiations could begin.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump has worked to advance his agenda at lightning speed, but courts have halted those efforts after an avalanche of challenges to his actions.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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Adames also made one of the finest and best-timed leaping catches from a shortstop that Oracle Park has ever seen, which isn’t a claim that can be thrown around lightly.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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For annuals, catching weeds early can mean the difference between a handful of weeds and thousands of seedlings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Inflation has fallen from a 40-year peak of 9.1% in 2022, but the last stretch to meet the Fed's 2% goal has stalled.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Simmons’ attempts to go beyond her associate’s degree were stalled by the demands of raising her young children.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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Near Crotona Park, Mateo pulled up to a bodega called J.J.N. Corp.—
H. C. Wilentz,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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Her son, Qusai, 17, and husband, Aziz, 63, were washing up to prepare for Ramadan prayers when the settlers pulled up in vehicles and emerged.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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