brings on

verb

present tense third-person singular of bring on
as in causes
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 brings on Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise . — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026 The company has 27 employees and brings on freelancers as needed on a per-project basis. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025 PDFs are a common file format, but editing them on a PC commonly brings on a headache. — PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025 However, it was later refined and proven to remedy gout by reducing white blood cell division and proliferation that brings on this condition. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 There’s not only an endless amount of clothing and accessories to digitally dig through—from activewear to evening wear—but there’s also something about Black Friday sale shopping that brings on a sense of urgency. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025 But when the Pietà brings on Vivaldi to serve as their new musical instructor, Cecilia’s life takes a turn, and the possibility of a hitherto unimagined future emerges. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026 Advertisement Joel’s son and the next generation Joel’s investigation brings on another huge discovery, that Aiden is his biological son, conceived during a brief reunion with his ex-wife Bella. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025 The Lavender Inn brings on the Central Coast charm with an on-site spa and Victorian-esque furnishings, while the quirky Capri Hotel features a range of thoughtful amenities like complimentary bike rentals. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings on
  1. causes
  2. creates
  3. brings
  4. generates
  5. prompts
  6. does
  7. draws on
  8. produces
Verb
  • In May, authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda declared outbreaks after lab tests detected the spread of Bundibugyo virus, which causes a type of Ebola disease.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
Definition of causes
Verb
  • This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Aside from the peeling of the waterproof coating, the reflecting pool has been plagued by an algae bloom, a persistent problem due to Washington’s high heat during the summer and the pool’s shallow depth, which creates an ideal biological incubator.
    — Philip Wang, Time, 6 July 2026
Definition of creates
Verb
  • Camp Meeker Cabin stands as a thoughtful retreat that brings mountain living back to its essentials.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
    — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of brings
Verb
  • This generates sensory messages that are transmitted to the snake’s brain.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
  • The system performs well in tests and already generates about 10% of all appointments issued.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of generates
Verb
  • Unlike his later work with Disclosure Day, this prompts a journey of discovery rather than one of fear.
    — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 July 2026
  • Two hundred and fifty years later, as artificial intelligence reshapes the practice of law and prompts questions about the future of the profession, the nation's founding offers an unexpected answer.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of prompts
Verb
  • This cozy space does a lot with a little, offering bar seating, booths for larger parties and a few tables for smaller groups.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • So does Milot Kiros, the DSA Congressional candidate who won in Colorado on Tuesday.
    — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026
Definition of does
Verb
  • Her concept of gravity draws on both East and West, on karma and original sin.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • This article draws on publicly available reporting, Meta statements, Oversight Board findings, and our own experience navigating Facebook’s enforcement and appeals processes.
    — Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 23 June 2026
Definition of draws on
Verb
  • The state’s Holocaust Education Bill, passed in 1994, requires every school district to teach the Holocaust with the explicit aim of building tolerance, nurturing democratic values, and confronting what indifference produces.
    — Masha Pearl, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
  • Scan your face, train your voice on a few prompts, write (or accept a brand’s) creative brief, and the content produces itself.
    — Reid Litman, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Definition of produces

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“Brings on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brings%20on. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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