bringing up

verb

Definition of bringing upnext
present participle of bring up
1
as in raising
to bring to maturity through care and education it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly

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2
as in introducing
to present or bring forward for discussion I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money

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3
as in stopping
to bring (something) to a standstill wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bringing up
  1. raising
  2. introducing
  3. stopping
  4. fostering
  5. halting
  6. catching
  7. blocking
  8. staying
Verb
  • About 32% of owners reported raising compensation, up a point from October.
    Lucia Mutikani, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Harris has come under fire for losing her campaign despite raising more than $1 billion.
    Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of raising
Verb
  • Worldly Whites and Alternative Sparklers While Sauvignon Blanc remains very popular, there’s a rising interest in introducing guests to a wider variety of aromatic white wines from around the world.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • All Fresh Seafood was one of the first direct to consumer suppliers who took on the challenge of introducing fresh seafood to all Americans.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of introducing
Verb
  • Nothing is stopping you from trying out things.
    Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Freezing foods below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (-18 degrees Celsius) keeps them safe for longer by stopping bacterial growth.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of stopping
Verb
  • Recognizing these traits helps teams navigate challenges, fostering balance and accountability in leadership dynamics.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Closing Thoughts With consumer expectations high, this holiday season presents an opportunity for brands to turn data into meaningful engagements, fostering loyalty and enhancing the shopping experience.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fostering
Verb
  • Over-blanching cooks the vegetable, while under-blanching stimulates enzyme activity instead of halting it.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The judge issued a preliminary injunction halting the deal, which the companies can appeal.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of halting
Verb
  • Spaces represent the steps in catching, slaughtering and preparing a goose for the festive table, and pitfalls—like a jail, a tavern or death—could lose a player a turn or two, or return them to the start.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The company more than survived, catching the eye of private equity giant Blackstone, which purchased Vivient in 2012 for $2 billion.
    Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of catching
Verb
  • Instead, try blocking the first 60-90 minutes of your day as focus time.
    Shani Harmon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Earlier today, a federal judge sided with the FTC in blocking the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Safeway.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of blocking
Verb
  • Always evolving, Mima isn’t content with staying the same.
    WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of staying
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bringing to light

bringing up

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