as in causing
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Recent Examples of bringing on
America's 250th birthday is bringing on an unprecedented celebration as the nation gathers to mark the semiquincentennial of the United States.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Figma took a similar tack, bringing on designer advocates who were already deeply embedded in the design community and, in some cases, early champions of the product.
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Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family.
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Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
That includes bringing on Corboy as executive director in August.
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Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
Rein is also bringing on filmmaker-producer Quark Henares as a partner.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
The domino effect of playing Rice out of position and bringing on Martin Zubimendi left Arsenal’s right side vulnerable and impacted their attacking balance.
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Art De Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Since news broke on Monday that The Onion was nearing a new deal to seize Infowars from Jones — and bringing on Heidecker to serve as the site’s new creative director — the conspiracy theorist has been posting on X about the comedian’s past work.
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Mia Sato,
The Verge,
24 Apr. 2026
Sporting made a substitution at halftime, bringing on Diego Borges, which appeared to steady things a bit for Kansas City.
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Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Figma took a similar tack, bringing on designer advocates who were already deeply embedded in the design community and, in some cases, early champions of the product.
—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
And then the 1970s British folk rock gives way to a less pleasant auditory landscape, as the hum appears, bringing on headaches and nosebleeds and affecting her concentration and mood, her work and family.
—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
That includes bringing on Corboy as executive director in August.
—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
Rein is also bringing on filmmaker-producer Quark Henares as a partner.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
The domino effect of playing Rice out of position and bringing on Martin Zubimendi left Arsenal’s right side vulnerable and impacted their attacking balance.
—
Art De Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Since news broke on Monday that The Onion was nearing a new deal to seize Infowars from Jones — and bringing on Heidecker to serve as the site’s new creative director — the conspiracy theorist has been posting on X about the comedian’s past work.
—
Mia Sato,
The Verge,
24 Apr. 2026
Sporting made a substitution at halftime, bringing on Diego Borges, which appeared to steady things a bit for Kansas City.
—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing on
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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 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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The holdup played a significant role in bringing about the bankruptcy filing.
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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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“Bringing on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bringing%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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