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
  • The biggest hurdle is raising the $160,000 needed to send 21 students and four chaperones across the Atlantic.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.
    Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of raising
Verb
  • Your dermatologist might want to have a word with you about introducing to the best loofah alternative to your shower routine.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By introducing new destinations within Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Wisconsin, and Kentucky, High Limit Racing will expand its national presence.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of introducing
Verb
  • Tom Allen’s defense completely rattled the Mustangs and now they’ll be challenged with stopping a Broncos team that ranks fourth in the FBS in scoring offense.
    Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • From near-death experiences via boulder chasing, tangling with deadly snakes, stopping fascist organizations in their tracks to communing with aliens, archaeologist Indiana Jones has done it all.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of stopping
Verb
  • His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Hansen suggested that practicing mindfulness strategies can help determine whether social media is causing stress or fostering connection.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of fostering
Verb
  • Yoon's martial law decree and parliamentary impeachment have triggered a political storm, disrupting state affairs, halting high-level diplomacy and sending shockwaves through financial markets at a time when the country was already grappling with a faltering economy.
    KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • While many storks continue to follow these traditional routes, some populations in western Europe have adapted to milder winters and abundant food supplies by halting their migrations and overwintering closer to their breeding grounds.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of halting
Verb
  • My fascination with film acting is catching something.
    Jim Halterman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The owner modeled her brick-and-mortar after the great boutiques and salons of Paris, catching the attention of shoppers such as Blake Lively and Dita Von Teese along the way.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of catching
Verb
  • The club said blocking the wind was also a factor in this move.
    Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • He was used primarily in the tight end and slot receiver spots on offense while also blocking on 116 snaps.
    Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of blocking
Verb
  • These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of staying
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