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
To bring up help at any point in time, press control, shift, and h keys together.
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Steph Spadaccini, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
It also could be brought up in opening statements — as well as during sentencing, of course, according to Medwed.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2025
Supporters of the Republican proposals repeatedly brought up Newsom’s comments on Tuesday.
—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
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Steph Spadaccini, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
It also could be brought up in opening statements — as well as during sentencing, of course, according to Medwed.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2025
Supporters of the Republican proposals repeatedly brought up Newsom’s comments on Tuesday.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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At the same time, these updates raise questions about the Oscars broadcast itself.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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But at the mention of Wade, the mood in the room immediately shifted; all around me, eyebrows raised.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Earlier this month, Texas Representative David Spiller introduced a bill that would prohibit health insurance companies from using AI to delay, deny, or modify claims, legislation similar to what other states have brought forward.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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Programs like the University of Chicago’s Policing Leadership Academy develop leaders and introduce them to strategies to implement organizational change and use data to inform decision making.—
Kenneth E. Corey,
New York Daily News,
24 Mar. 2025
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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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He belly flopped onto the ice in ecstasy and relief before he was mobbed by his teammates, and then the game stopped to celebrate the greatest goal scorer who ever lived.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
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Terri Taylor, a strategy director at the Lumina Foundation, a heavyweight funder with one and a half billion dollars in assets, told me that a group of twenty organizations joined a call in December, after Trump’s reëlection, to trade notes on efforts to foster dialogue on campuses.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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In addition to fostering connections, being part of these groups lends credibility and demonstrates commitment to the industry.—
Veena Jetti,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Besides Boise, the airline’s operations in some other locations, including in Montana and Utah, will be halted to divert resources to its new base in Phoenix, the Press Democrat reported.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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This has led to more people trying their luck at catching one, even if they’re not supposed to.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 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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While former President Joe Biden sought to revive the deal, negotiations stalled, and Trump's second-term policies have further tightened sanctions.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Herro stole the ball away from Bulls point guard Coby White and rather than go for the wide-open lay-up to cut the deficit to three points with the shot clock on their side, Herro pulled up for a 3-pointer.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Smith recalls leaving at the end of his shift one day, just as a TV truck pulled up to Holman’s front yard to conduct a live interview.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Bring up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring%20up. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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