BROUGHT UP Synonyms: 145 Similar and Opposite Words

brought up

verb

past tense of bring up

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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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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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 Multiple Republicans brought up Bottoms during the debate when criticizing their GOP opponent. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Both candidates brought up housing in their opening statements and continued to reference the issue over the course of the hourlong debate. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 The experts, who had all studied AI in academic settings, all brought up the ironies of the automation problem, where AI makes errors that humans can’t catch. — Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026 The point is, this situation was an epic failure that will be brought up as a cautionary blooper for years to come. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 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

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The row reached the competition jury’s press conference the day after the opening ceremony, where a reporter raised the question of historical fact and creative freedom.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Alternatively, funding is raised by high-yield corporate bond issuance or private credit borrowing.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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Japan's Self-Defense Force has introduced its first long-range Type-25 land-to-ship missile to Yonaguni during the drill, though no test-firing is planned.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Dropbox has introduced memory exercises, attention-span training, and puzzles.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of introduced

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Mexico was struggling with debt crises, declining energy revenues, and the related breakdown of the ruling party’s half-century-old corporatist model, which had fostered a centralized, closed economy.

— Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
This goldilocks amount of new technology in the ’90s also fostered a uniquely creative period.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of fostered

Verb

Coleman found instructive a 1938 ruling in favor of the Pittsburgh Pirates, who challenged a radio station that placed observers on a rooftop next to Forbes Field and paid them to provide play-by-play for an unauthorized radio broadcast.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Governor John Jay, a leading Federalist who placed greater faith in firm government than in popular judgment, had authorized the military presence after the sheriff reported fears of a rescue.

— Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of placed

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Nonetheless, the past year has, at the least, halted the gangs’ advance in the capital, according to one assessment.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
To cover the cost increases out of pocket, trucking firms have drawn down savings, redirected spending away from maintenance, or halted purchases of fuel-efficient trucks.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of halted

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Biggs has accused the Hobbs administration of driving up home prices with stringent water requirements that stalled new buildings in parts of the Phoenix area.

— Hannah Knowles The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
While federal regulators scramble to establish safety standards, legislation that would establish rules for autonomous vehicles remains stalled in Congress — and has been for years.

— Andrew Hawkins, The Verge, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of stalled

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The initial patient — a Kenyan citizen — caught the deadly virus while living in Congo and died earlier this month.

— O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Cooks played nearly every snap after Samuel departed and caught a touchdown on a target inside the 10-yard line.

— Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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