as in earns
to receive as return for effort
she's bringing in good money selling houses
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Recent Examples of brings in
The tax brings in more dollars than other funding sources in Kansas City’s budget, including property taxes, sales taxes, fees, fines, state money or federal money, budget documents show.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
When lineworkers don’t respond, the company brings in contractors to complete the work.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
For major events in Chicago, OEMC brings in relevant agencies – such as the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department, and even the National Weather Service – in one room to make any necessary preparations.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
This delicious twist on a classic dish brings in rich curry flavors that represent the influences of a diverse Southern culture.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
That component brings in the majority of the program’s budget, around $200 million, through rebates from drug companies.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to sponsorships, the LA28 committee brings in money through ticket sales and licensing agreements.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Last week, organizers canceled the yearly Habanos cigar festival that brings in millions of dollars of revenue.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead, Netflix shifted its focus toward how much money the business brings in and how people actually use the platform.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
When lineworkers don’t respond, the company brings in contractors to complete the work.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
For major events in Chicago, OEMC brings in relevant agencies – such as the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department, and even the National Weather Service – in one room to make any necessary preparations.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
This delicious twist on a classic dish brings in rich curry flavors that represent the influences of a diverse Southern culture.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
That component brings in the majority of the program’s budget, around $200 million, through rebates from drug companies.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to sponsorships, the LA28 committee brings in money through ticket sales and licensing agreements.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Last week, organizers canceled the yearly Habanos cigar festival that brings in millions of dollars of revenue.
—Patrick Oppmann, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead, Netflix shifted its focus toward how much money the business brings in and how people actually use the platform.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brings in
Verb
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Everything here earns its spot in my suitcase and helps avoid that last-minute reshuffle at the gate or worse, an unexpected overweight baggage fee.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The sport adaptive air suspension earns its keep here.—
Chris Jackson,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Desperation wins in the playoffs.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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In three games against Escondido this week — Mission Hills wins by 15-2, 9-1 and 10-0 — Mulford, who had a double and triple Friday, was 7 of 12 with 12 RBIs.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, an artist’s innate defiance reaps the best art.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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The mower does the work, and your lawn reaps the benefits.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The episode starts to mirror that classic sitcom’s multi-threaded structure as Marcus’ final-season arc gains traction.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2026
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If a team gains a CFA in an equal or higher percentile bracket, those CFAs offset.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That alone makes the proposition of using DNA as an engineering material far more feasible.—
Eliza Strickland,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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While Shug’s Bagels owner and founder Justin Shugrue is originally from New York, don't waste your time debating whether or not Shug's makes New York-style bagels.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Interacting with an audience is now an essential journalistic value as the engagement garners an audience’s attention.—
Kirstin Pellizzaro,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Still, celebrities have to grapple with the reputational risks of leaning into a technology that garners widespread public distrust.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Who’s Most at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency The study lands in a country where low vitamin D is remarkably common.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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DeFalco has a unique style involving dynamic zooms, high-stakes scenes with characters talking over each other and a comedic sensibility that lands somewhere between Harmony Korine and John Waters.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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