BRINGING Synonyms: 156 Similar and Opposite Words

bringing

verb

present participle of bring

as in creating

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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as in persuading

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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as in costing

to have a price of the antique will probably bring at least $1000 at auction

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Recent Examples of bringing The Gold-Studded Structured Crossbody features a structured shape, luxe gold hardware and eye-catching studded details, bringing just the right amount of personality to any look. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 The brand has officially declared August to be Fine Art Month, and to celebrate, Michaels is bringing all sorts of new events, classes, and fine art products to its stores throughout the month. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026 Its arena can hold up to 3,600 fans and will host Pitt volleyball, gymnastics and wrestling, bringing those teams’ practices and competitions into a modern venue built for larger crowds, game-day presentation and recruiting. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 Leff suggested eating before arriving at the airport or bringing food from home. — Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 At first, the smell permeated the bedrooms, bringing with it sleepless nights. — Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Later, the Aries Moon enters your 4th House of Home, bringing attention back to your foundation. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 For all of the wonderfully talented players that the City academy are bringing through, there have been no suitable deep-lying midfielders on the conveyor belt — even Nico O’Reilly was better as an attacking midfielder in his academy days. — Sam Lee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Two more men with stab wounds related to the incident were found at a hospital, according to Smith, bringing the total victim count to five. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

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Verb

The Project has transformed tragedy into opportunity and remembrance into action, creating programs and initiatives designed to empower young people, strengthen communities, and open doors that too often remain closed.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
His teammate, Stephen Jackson, followed him, and within minutes players and fans were throwing haymakers at one another, creating terrifying chaos and images that would haunt the league.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of creating

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Barron’s reported in mid-July that Keim tied himself to Mohamed Coulibaly, who allegedly authored a scam to cheat NFL players out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by persuading them to invest in fake Shopify stores.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Explaining what the information means—and persuading people to act on it—becomes more valuable.

— Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of persuading

Verb

Triple-A games costing $80 are becoming more and more commonplace, and even the ones that technically cost less to get in, like FH6, upsell their audience to premium versions with more goodies for as much as $120.

— Adam Ismail, The Drive, 6 Aug. 2026
Unforeseen factors, including team draft location, the NFL schedule, and even training camp sites—like the Dallas Cowboys' California camp costing Dak Prescott nearly $1 million—profoundly influence these tax burdens.

— Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of costing

Verb

Typhoon Dolphin moved over Japan's southern remote islands Friday, causing a main airport on Okinawa to close and grounding all flights in and out of the island, while sending hundreds of people to take shelter at evacuation centers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Use low-pressure water to avoid damaging the aluminum fins and causing performance issues.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of causing

Verb

The callers give a code name or number, further convincing some victims that the gold bar handoff is legitimate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Some of the largest proposals seeking chunks of Orange County’s lucrative bed tax got the final crack Wednesday at convincing a task force to advance their ideas, which combined would cost billions of dollars.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of convincing

Verb

Although no players correctly chose all five white balls and the Powerball, several correctly matched the five white balls, fetching a $1 million prize.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Having the chamber installed in your home, like San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle did, is a much steeper investment, fetching close to $170,000 after delivery and on-site assembly.

— Jake Nevins, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of fetching

Verb

The company plans to produce original films and acquire outside projects, with an emphasis on transparency, creator participation, and stories capable of generating cultural conversation.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026
The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, returning in November, continues to be a massive economic driver, generating billions and attracting a high-spending international clientele.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of generating

Verb

Tampa Bay used seven arms out of the bullpen, with Casey Legumina getting the start.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
So is controlling blood pressure, treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, avoiding smoking, limiting excessive alcohol use, getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy weight.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

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