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 The parasol Jepsen brings on our walk is the same shade, as is her engagement ring, as are her eyes and some of her French-tip nails. — Katie Heaney, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 Accelerating after a steep uphill brings on a casual sa-konk, while a spirited stab at the throttle builds more of a theatrical response from the DCT. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026 Who brings on the cycles of violence that each side knows will lead only to more death and destruction? — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Hole 15 brings on the challenge demanding your best uphill shots. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026 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 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 Summer also brings on rainstorms with lightning and flash flooding. — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026 Needless to say, cabin fever brings on their demise . — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 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
  • Plus, an infected deer tick must keep its harpoon-like feeding tube in the bloodstream for 36 to 48 hours to transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease.
    — Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • This causes the cement paint and patching compound to dry too quickly.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of causes
Verb
  • In 2025, the first chime of bells from a mountain pavilion at dawn, accompanied by a gentle morning greeting, creates a space where each collection is experienced independently and explores the versatile expressions of Songmont’s design language.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The seamless connection to the water creates a sense of freedom and relaxation, making every morning feel like a dream.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of creates
Verb
  • Since 2025, a Disney+ deal brings Spanish subscribers 300-plus hours annually from Atresmedia’s Atresplayer.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Jo, who is still desperately trying to earn her orange back, and more power to her, brings Alexis over to Heather for another pointless conversation.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of brings
Verb
  • Better lineage improves simulation quality, which produces better model behavior, which generates better outcomes and richer feedback, strengthening governance by exposing the gaps previous cycles missed.
    — Richard Clough, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • In this configuration, the hydrogen engine generates electrical power rather than driving the propeller shafts directly.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of generates
Verb
  • The sugar, found in most mammals but not in humans, prompts the antibodies that trigger an allergic reaction.
    — Bob Drogin, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
  • This is particularly important because AI models quickly become familiar with how a user prompts the model and interprets its output, and the model presents information according to these patterns.
    — Monideepa Tarafdar, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of prompts
Verb
  • My job is to challenge whether the decision actually does that.
    — Ray R. Harris, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While Pacific Neon now largely does LED sign work, reflecting a broad shift in the sign industry, veteran hands like Uroff, 70, can serve a valuable purpose when needed.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of does
Verb
  • The film draws on author Salman Rushdie’s memoir to examine the assassination attempt on him and his subsequent recovery.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Fifth Sun is a 2021 history that draws on new scholarship and a breadth of primary sources to present a more up-to-date and broad telling of Aztec history.
    — James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of draws on
Verb
  • Alexandra Magistro executive produces for Red Room Pictures alongside Topher Merrill and John Baden executive produce for Morgan Creek Entertainment.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The technique produces individual hydrogen atoms under mild conditions, addressing a long-standing challenge in preparing and using these reactive particles.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 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 12 Oct. 2026.

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