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
Prisoners also brought up concerns over access to certain religious practices, rehabilitative programming and a lack of visitation options.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 19 July 2025
But the over-sexualization of the characters has brought up concerns for some.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 17 July 2025
At the start of their meeting on Feb. 28, Zelensky brought up the missing children.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 17 July 2025
Carlisle said while service group wages were just brought up to the new minimum wage rate, what the hospital proposes for next year will be under the state's minimum wage.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 19 July 2025
But the over-sexualization of the characters has brought up concerns for some.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC news, 17 July 2025
At the start of their meeting on Feb. 28, Zelensky brought up the missing children.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 17 July 2025
Carlisle said while service group wages were just brought up to the new minimum wage rate, what the hospital proposes for next year will be under the state's minimum wage.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bring up
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Attorneys in death penalty cases often raise the issue of past trauma as a mitigating factor for juries to consider when deciding punishment.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Hallie Parker, the more mischievous and outgoing sister, was raised in Napa Valley, California, by her dad, Nick.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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While the duo filmed their scenes for the movie over the course of a month, there were a few days when one of the pair wasn’t working — and the generous parents didn’t miss out on the chance to bring baby Crew along to the set and even to introduce him to Sandler himself.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Matthew Lillard appeared via video to introduce Skeet Ulrich at San Diego Comic-Con 2025.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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Shortly after Braun’s executive order, the Indiana Department of Health told local health departments to stop accepting requests to change genders on birth certificates.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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Break it up by stopping at the St. Regis Travel Center in St. Regis, Montana, for a huckleberry milkshake.—
Sal Vaglica,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Travis noted that a significant number of these operations are family-run, passed down through generations, fostering a unique sense of community and heritage.—
Amelia Wu
July 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 July 2025
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Like the nursery pictured, a room with this design can easily flow with the rest of the home while also leaning into colors and patterns to foster a sense of childlike wonderment.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
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In an unsigned order on Monday, the top court temporarily lifted a lower court ruling from May that indefinitely paused the layoffs and reinstated those who were let go, while also halting President Donald Trump’s Executive Order from March which called for the department to be closed down.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Due to the storm damage, the city of Plainfield said that its city pools and parks are closed on Tuesday for inspection and safety assessment, while services at the Plainfield Senior Center are halted.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Scannell also said that his dogs as well as one of his neighbors suffered respiratory problems after one of the project's contractors — who was later fired — was caught dumping debris out of the building's windows.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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How about pointing out that cheating, stealing and lying — even when you don’t get caught — are terrible choices that will catch up with you eventually and will hurt others in the meantime?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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But on July 15, his aide couldn't work, so the trip was stalled.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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This legislative session, Michigan lawmakers in both chambers have again proposed public safety funding that would support CVI, but that support has been caught up in a missed deadline and budget negotiations, causing legislation approved by House to be stalled since April.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Ballard commiserated with Parker that night, at her home over some beers, until a couple black-and-whites pulled up, lights strobing, to arrest her for Olivas’ murder!—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
14 July 2025
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When the officer pulled up behind the suspect, the suspect ran west beneath the Interstate 70 underpass along West 32nd Avenue, Wheat Ridge Police said.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
11 July 2025
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