as in causing
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse
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Recent Examples of bringing about
The first two movies established themselves as genre classics, combining heart-stopping action with futuristic sci-fi that explored the threat of AI bringing about an apocalypse.
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Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
The holdup played a significant role in bringing about the bankruptcy filing.
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Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
And so bringing about the kind of change and awareness that is needed is a heavy lift.
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NBC news,
10 May 2026
The Hilton Inner Harbor hosted 14 matches Saturday, bringing about 28 boxers into the ring.
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Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Tom Steyer is too focused on bringing about idealistic policy outcomes to be sensitive to the worldly conditions that will make their implementation detrimental.
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Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
In 1946, the organization renamed itself as the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to reflect the increasingly global aspects of the organization, and in 1947, the Bulletin introduced the Doomsday Clock as a metaphor for how close civilization is to bringing about its own destruction.
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Daniel Holz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
The first significant storm in five weeks continued to douse the Bay Area with rain, bringing about 1 foot of snow to the Sierra at the higher elevations.
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Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Properly understood, justice is intrinsically good for us, bringing about the health, harmony, and good order of the soul.
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Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 July 2026
The holdup played a significant role in bringing about the bankruptcy filing.
—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
And so bringing about the kind of change and awareness that is needed is a heavy lift.
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NBC news,
10 May 2026
The Hilton Inner Harbor hosted 14 matches Saturday, bringing about 28 boxers into the ring.
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Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Tom Steyer is too focused on bringing about idealistic policy outcomes to be sensitive to the worldly conditions that will make their implementation detrimental.
—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
In 1946, the organization renamed itself as the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to reflect the increasingly global aspects of the organization, and in 1947, the Bulletin introduced the Doomsday Clock as a metaphor for how close civilization is to bringing about its own destruction.
—
Daniel Holz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
The first significant storm in five weeks continued to douse the Bay Area with rain, bringing about 1 foot of snow to the Sierra at the higher elevations.
—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Properly understood, justice is intrinsically good for us, bringing about the health, harmony, and good order of the soul.
—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing about
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During contests, their stomachs stretch, heart rates rise, and digestion struggles to keep up, causing intense physical stress.
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The state also has goals, including some that have been in place since 2012, that set declining limits on smog-causing pollutants and required automakers to sell increasing percentages of electric and hybrid vehicles through 2025.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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And that means creating connections that are outside of a computer screen.
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And this includes bringing more attention the particular deficit that women face in getting properly diagnosed and treated.
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Despite his lack of starts and goal involvements, George impressed in his cameos, bringing pace and goal threat to the Everton attack.
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His off-court endeavors have contributed to the majority of his wealth, generating over $1 billion from business ventures and endorsement deals.
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Such consensus is essential to restoring confidence, stabilizing the economy and generating sustainable growth.
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The fire broke out June 17 and raged for eight days, sending a massive amount of smoke into the atmosphere and prompting warnings for nearby residents to stay inside.
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Robinson allegedly fled the scene on foot, prompting a massive manhunt.
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The young man was doing LeBron James’ silencer celebration after scoring a goal one moment and being tagged with soccer’s equivalent of a Flagrant 2 the next — because of how one moment was assessed on tape delay.
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The city’s police department will be doing safety checks in the area as well.
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Turbid inflows prove particularly disruptive in lakes where fish are spawning, as the dirty — and typically colder — water will push fish off their beds.
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Sanford and Son ran for six seasons, spawning two spinoffs (Grady and Sanford Arms) as well as a sequel series (Sanford).
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Are manufacturers producing vehicles that need regular software patches?
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Cape Verde’s Vozinha offered a compelling example, producing an outstanding display against Spain while executing his team’s game plan with composure to help secure a historic progression to the knockout stage.
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