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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
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
But his dunk kicked off six straight points to start the third quarter, and Golden State didn’t trail again until Orlando rallied to reclaim a brief lead midway through the fourth quarter.
—Evan Webeck, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
For more information call 219-464-1443 or text 833-458-8611. To submit a worship brief, email cnance@post-trib.com.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Opinions among owners are mixed, people briefed on the discussions said, but time still remains.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Following a brief fake-out, it’s revealed Owen survived his injuries sustained during the emergency, and has left the 126 to return to New York.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
But his dunk kicked off six straight points to start the third quarter, and Golden State didn’t trail again until Orlando rallied to reclaim a brief lead midway through the fourth quarter.
—Evan Webeck, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
In their legal brief, the A.C.L.U.’s lawyers argued that the meaning of the 14th Amendment had been settled law for more than 125 years.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
For more information call 219-464-1443 or text 833-458-8611. To submit a worship brief, email cnance@post-trib.com.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
In a work session on Tuesday, April 2, the Carver County Board of Commissioners were briefed on their options and response to the workplace investigation about the Carver County Community Development Agency (CCCDA).
—Graham P. Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Opinions among owners are mixed, people briefed on the discussions said, but time still remains.
—Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brief
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Another area of potential improvement is customization to align with a provider's writing style — concise versus verbose — or way of thinking.—
Erin Brodwin,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
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Grab an Excel spreadsheet and create a concise budget that includes savings.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While the preference was shorter contracts, Miami opted for Wiggins instead of trying to create trade packages that would leave them with mostly or all expiring contracts for average players. 4).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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Many conspiracy theorists have complained about Black history being relegated to the calendar’s shortest month.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Residents who live near the intersection where the accident occurred said the flash mobs of street takeovers have become weekly occurrences in their neighborhood.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2022
Noun
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According to a summary of the bill, schools would essentially be on the hook for paying their graduates’ loans back if those students didn’t end up earning as much money as the college predicted.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
3 Feb. 2025
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For a summary of performers and presenters on Premiere Ceremony, go here.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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SpaceX has been responsible for all by one of the missions flown from either Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral so far this year.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope has been aloft for 35 years and is still at work—thanks in part to the five servicing missions astronauts made to the telescope before the space shuttles were retired in 2011.—
Jeffrey Kluger/Greenbelt,
TIME,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Just before the webinar, Gingrich said, the CDC informed him that because of an HHS order, the agency was unable to publish the report last week or communicate its findings.—
Amy Maxmen,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Bryant's surviving family members were informed of his identification.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Or, have another model summarize text and take down meeting minutes.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
30 Jan. 2025
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Should the judges agree to close the case, a major impediment to the public release of Smith's report summarizing the classified documents investigation would be eliminated.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Given how little Cohen material has been auctioned off, the sale will be also a barometer of how much Cohen’s legend has grown since his death in 2016.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
30 Jan. 2025
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The post-election period has seen a rather dramatic fall off in MSNBC’s audience, likely as so many Democrats tuned out in post-election fatigue or little desire to watch Donald Trump savor his election victory.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Brief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brief. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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