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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
a brief but crucial admonition to keep quiet
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2
as in short
not lasting for a considerable time
fortunately, the meeting was brief
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as in flash
lasting only for a short time
a brief flash of light
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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a one-page brief of the intelligence report
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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the soldiers' brief was to secure the village from enemy attacks
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as in to inform
to give information to
the lieutenant briefed his superior officers on the state of the enemy's fortifications
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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
his duties include briefing intelligence reports for the president
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Recent Examples of brief
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2025
Gold derives the bulk of its long-term returns from remarkably brief periods of explosive growth.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
To him, a chatbot that has analyzed zillions of SAT-style questions, legal briefs, and lines of code is not smart so much as well prepared—for the SAT, a law-school exam, advanced coding problems, whatever.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The organization would routinely brief decision-makers at both the Pentagon and the executive branch on foreign policy and national security issues, NPR noted.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
While the Supreme Court’s order was brief, the Justice Department has argued in court filings that judges do not have the authority to issue nationwide injunctions and that states that sued against the plan lack legal standing.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2025
Gold derives the bulk of its long-term returns from remarkably brief periods of explosive growth.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
These cheeky briefs are crafted from a quick-drying fabric that soaks up excess moisture.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
To him, a chatbot that has analyzed zillions of SAT-style questions, legal briefs, and lines of code is not smart so much as well prepared—for the SAT, a law-school exam, advanced coding problems, whatever.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
And that grind should inform how brands approach briefs, timelines, and compensation.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The organization would routinely brief decision-makers at both the Pentagon and the executive branch on foreign policy and national security issues, NPR noted.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brief
Adjective
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The song is a concise blast of funky country-rock, with shades of the Allman Brothers, some traditional-country fiddle, and lyrics about a bottle that just won’t empty.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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Applicants should therefore focus on providing concise updates that directly impact the reassessment of their application.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the short answer either way was: Good God, yes!—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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The roster of those who have fallen short magnifies the challenge.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2024
Noun
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According to summary provided by the House speaker’s office, the bill includes financial support for special education, bilingual education and pre-kindergarten and a $395 increase in the base amount schools get per student, known as the basic allotment.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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On the order summary page, paste your promo code into the Discount Code or Gift Card box, and click Apply to see your savings.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But part of it, too, was another vote of confidence in the do-it-all player who has become central to everything about the Tigers’ mission.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Saturday's launch was SpaceX's 42nd Falcon 9 mission of 2025.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The sentencing memorandum, filed in U.S. District Court on April 2 and reviewed by OL, summarizes a massive trafficking network primarily coordinate by Waldrop, who worked with wildlife importers to obtain species from all over the world.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each technique is briefly summarized, and a handy link is provided to my detailed coverage that explains how the technique is actively performed and carefully notes the necessary ins and outs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Even with Hollywood’s diminished state in China, the film business is one sector where the U.S. maintains a sizable trade surplus with its geopolitical rival, as Chinese films, despite their enormous earnings in the home market, have made little headway with mainstream North American moviegoers.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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For starters, the clear formula comes in a cute little bottle that looks more like a serum than tanning drops.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Brief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brief. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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