BRING ON Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

bring on

verb

Definition of bring on

as in to cause

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 bring on For people living with an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), foods made with wheat and dairy can bring on uncomfortable symptoms like bloating and gas, even when the disease is in remission. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Oct. 2026 That included everything from the creative, bringing on a new producer, to building partnerships with brands. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026 In the Atlantic, not a single hurricane has formed yet, a record for this late into hurricane season, due to ferocious wind shear brought on by El Niño. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 To bring on the best talent possible, employers are pulling out all of the bells and whistles. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring on

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Extreme tropical weather led to two deaths in Mexico and caused widespread damage over the weekend as Hurricane Simon pounded the country's Pacific coast, authorities said Monday.

— JAIMIE DING, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Her heart cells had been infected with parvovirus B19, the virus that more commonly causes Fifth Disease.

— Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of cause

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Federal forecasters warned that the former hurricane and its warm, humid gusts could create unstable air and general storm cells that would become vortexes.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
The new, bipartisan legislation to expedite the construction of energy projects—and power the AI boom—is creating strange bedfellows and opponents.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of create

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Back at the hotel, the rooftop pool offers a welcome reset after a day exploring DTLA, while the gym is well-equipped and justifies bringing a set of workout clothes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
With production costs rising, broadcasters are also bringing partners together to finance new series and share the investment.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of bring

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The Wildcats briefly generated momentum when defensive back Kenneth Anderson intercepted a Southwest pass at the Dunbar 31-yard line, but the Raiders quickly regained control.

— Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2026
The machine generated about a dozen or so graphs, marked by human figures and bursts of colors that denoted energy fields, broken down by organ—and even tooth.

— Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of generate

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Social media posts indicate the government warning prompted an evacuation in Arughat, a riverside town on the highway connecting Kathmandu to other parts of the country.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
If a file downloaded automatically or you were prompted to install something, run a security scan with strong antivirus software.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of prompt

Verb

The makeup is top-tier, the Aaliyah swoop bang is swooping, and the jewelry accents stand out without doing too much, which is usually her weak spot.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
When the boy’s body turns up by a river, the wives’ sisterhood is split between doing what feels right and following their husband’s wishes and Islamic tradition.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of do

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The new film by the Golden Leopard-winning director will be produced under Brazil’s MyMama Entertainment banner in co-production with Switzerland’s Cinédokké Sagl and Brazil’s MMM Carioca.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
An enticing blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, the wine had fewer than 5,500 bottles produced of its inaugural 2022 vintage and only 300 are allocated to the United States.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026

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