1
as in to create
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
in the end, the lawsuit brought distress to everyone, including the plaintiff
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2
as in to convince
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request
nothing will ever bring her to admit she's wrong
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3
as in to cost
to have a price of
the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction
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Recent Examples of bring
The friends bring serious on-screen experience to the table.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Paul Weiss has represented the NFL in major legal matters, including in the concussion litigation and in the Deflategate case brought by Tom Brady.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
An amendment to his proposal that was approved by the House Judiciary Committee earlier this month would allow the broad orders in some instances, such as in cases brought by multiple states if they're heard by a three-judge district court panel.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
This is a prime reason for setting a theme, or even delegating tasks instead of dishes to limit the amount of food brought.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Paul Weiss has represented the NFL in major legal matters, including in the concussion litigation and in the Deflategate case brought by Tom Brady.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Mar. 2025
An amendment to his proposal that was approved by the House Judiciary Committee earlier this month would allow the broad orders in some instances, such as in cases brought by multiple states if they're heard by a three-judge district court panel.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
This is a prime reason for setting a theme, or even delegating tasks instead of dishes to limit the amount of food brought.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring
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The crisis has created a surge in patriotism among Canadians, with many in the country feeling that Carney is the best person to lead the country at the moment.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Legal scholars have said there is little legal precedent for Trump's war on Big Law, which has created a chilling effect across the legal community, and most will certainly have a chilling effect on his opponents who will need legal representation against him.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2025
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While the software does issue a disclaimer before spitting out its design, seemingly to avoid trademark issues, some fair-use hawks are not convinced.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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In 1832, Jackson was convinced that the president of the Bank of the United States, Nicholas Biddle, was using the bank’s wealth and influence to defeat Jackson in the election.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
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Country artist Hudson Westbrook plays at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, and tickets cost $35-$50.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Henry's decision to seek safety, while understandable, ultimately cost him the opportunity to retire earlier.—
David Thomas,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This was the first multi-colorway sneaker to be worn in the NBA, causing much controversy, and soon became a hit on the street, as well; to this day, the cultural relevance stands fast.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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The agriculture secretary, however, said tariffs would cause short-term uncertainty.—
Tom Polansek and Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Again, this is a case of humans using AI to persuade people to adopt their views rather than an indication that AI is extreme or prone to suggesting extreme ideas and behaviors.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Last week, Meta’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, was at the White House to try to persuade the administration to settle the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against Meta.—
Cecilia Kang,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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By reshaping its portfolio, the New DuPont could fetch a higher multiple in the market, helping the stock narrow its discount to its sum of the parts.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Sure, some bottles can fetch tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, but with more than 7,000 chateaus in the region, wine is made at a variety of quality levels and prices, so there really is something for everyone.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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The investigation claimed that CK Hutchison subsidiary Panama Ports generated $3.78 billion from its operations at the Balboa and Cristóbal ports between 1997 and 2023, while Panama received just $236 million.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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Beyond simple transcription, AI agents can generate role-specific summaries, ensuring each attendee gets the most relevant takeaways—so a designer, for instance, doesn’t have to sift through a technical developer’s responsibilities.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bring. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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