brought up

verb

past tense of bring up
1
as in raised
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 introduced
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 stopped
to bring (something) to a standstill wasn't expecting the operator to bring up the carnival ride so suddenly

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Recent Examples of brought up Lisa was brought up in the busy world of K-pop, consistently heading from one appearance to another as a member of Blackpink. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Stacie McGinn, Republican nominee McGinn also brought up Iryna’s Law in her candidate questionnaire, noting Bradley’s absence from the final vote on the bill. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026 The previous Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, was brought up in Scotland. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 While chatting on the phone, McCartney brought up their ongoing tiff. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026 Remembering Rogers this week, several people brought up butterflies. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2026 Speakers throughout the day brought up the state of Nebraska’s partnership with the federal government. — Brittany Trang, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026 Then Teresa gets brought up onstage by the mentalist, who asks her to think of someone meaningful in her life from before the cameras, who nobody in the room would know the name of. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026 Keenum's age was brought up a couple times in his press conference on Wednesday. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brought up
  1. raised
  2. introduced
  3. stopped
  4. fostered
  5. placed
  6. halted
  7. stalled
  8. caught
Verb
  • During that time, the group raised thousands of dollars from the tobacco, gambling, and pharmaceutical industries, as detailed by a Washington Post report.
    — Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Born and raised in Callicoon, Doetsch returned to the area to retire after a career in Chicago.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of raised
Verb
  • Sánchez's government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week when right-wing opposition parties voted down emergency decrees introduced by his government to address evictions and real estate speculation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Having introduced the concept of afternoon tea to Madrid in a previous incarnation, the Ritz once again offers scones with clotted cream in the leafy Palm Court.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of introduced
Verb
  • As referees stopped Charlie Adams’ corner kick to separate a pair of players in the box, Adams whispered for Barea to come closer.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The Cougars were stopped at the UCF 3 on consecutive drives before Overmyer fumbled at the UCF 7 and into the end zone, recovered by the Knights.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of stopped
Verb
  • Emotional responses contain data, and trust is fostered when leaders display authenticity and honesty.
    — John Radman, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The outgoing governor has fostered relationships with figures like podcasters Shawn Ryan and Pod Save America, and Twitch streamer Connor Eats Pants.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fostered
Verb
  • Back then there were no refrigerators — there were iceboxes, and glasses were placed upside down inside them to cool before being filled with ice cream.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Health authorities in Kenya have placed the country's border points on high alert and are monitoring for possible additional cases.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of placed
Verb
  • Last month, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that the 4th Circuit had prematurely halted the rule, finding that the FCC must issue a decision on the Democratic candidates’ petition for review before the appeals court can get involved.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Last week, prediction markets received a favorable court ruling in Illinois that halted the state from implementing its gambling laws on Kalshi and Coinbase event contracts.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of halted
Verb
  • But hospitals pushed back, and the effort eventually stalled.
    — Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
  • That run set up the Dolphins’ first score of the game when kicker Riley Patterson made a 27-yard field goal after the offense stalled in the red zone.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of stalled
Verb
  • Winter is still so young—24—and caught in the glare of a very bright followspot.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The ball would not have left the playing field nor would it have been caught.
    — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of caught

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“Brought up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brought%20up. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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