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as in informed
to give information to
the lieutenant briefed his superior officers on the state of the enemy's fortifications
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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 briefed
Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Well, one of the things that we've been briefed on almost every day is what's going on and what the president is being briefed on with regard to the Iran war.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Though the motive has not been determined, authorities are investigating whether the shooter was inspired in part by US and Israeli strikes on Iran that weekend, law enforcement officials briefed on the case said.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
After Jalloh started shooting, multiple students attacked him, with one of them stabbing him, two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation told NBC News.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
The District 60 Board of Education was briefed by Figueroa on his department’s foreign recruiting plans for the 2026-2027 school year during a meeting of the Operational Services Committee on Tuesday at the Education Service Center in Waukegan.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The suspect, who is believed to have had a rifle, died after a shootout with security at the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, according to a senior federal law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump is weighing the option of deploying special forces on the ground to seize Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium, as officials grow increasingly concerned the stockpile may have been moved, according to three diplomatic officials briefed on the matter.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
An official briefed on the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss diplomatic affairs, told NPR that Israel saw positive signs from the Lebanese government in its approach to Hezbollah, but that the war would continue.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Despite the net’s gruesome appearance, surgeons say that patients are generally fine with it when briefed in advance on the benefits.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
Well, one of the things that we've been briefed on almost every day is what's going on and what the president is being briefed on with regard to the Iran war.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Though the motive has not been determined, authorities are investigating whether the shooter was inspired in part by US and Israeli strikes on Iran that weekend, law enforcement officials briefed on the case said.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 15 Mar. 2026
After Jalloh started shooting, multiple students attacked him, with one of them stabbing him, two senior law enforcement officials briefed on the investigation told NBC News.
—Tom Winter, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
The District 60 Board of Education was briefed by Figueroa on his department’s foreign recruiting plans for the 2026-2027 school year during a meeting of the Operational Services Committee on Tuesday at the Education Service Center in Waukegan.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
The suspect, who is believed to have had a rifle, died after a shootout with security at the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, according to a senior federal law enforcement official briefed on the investigation.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Trump is weighing the option of deploying special forces on the ground to seize Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium, as officials grow increasingly concerned the stockpile may have been moved, according to three diplomatic officials briefed on the matter.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
An official briefed on the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss diplomatic affairs, told NPR that Israel saw positive signs from the Lebanese government in its approach to Hezbollah, but that the war would continue.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefed
Adjective
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The Plus line consists of food-flavoring essential oils that are pure enough to ingest (only in the instructed amounts).—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Workers reported that in early August supervisors cut night shifts and later instructed casual and contract workers not to return.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ask informed questions to open useful doors.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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In a notice to parents, obtained by WFAA, district officials said the Dallas Police Department learned of the threat and informed the district on Saturday morning.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Here’s the five-day forecast for Broward and Palm Beach counties, summarized by AI based on information from the National Weather Service.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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After Parish fired upon Avila, the driver sped away but returned and passed by to see if Avila had been shot, according to the SUV occupant interviews summarized in the affidavit.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In The Pitt’s enlightened universe, doctors are not just trustworthy but saintly, ever ready to intercede for you and me.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Stretching your perspective builds a reliable path to an enlightened future.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over his generous pours of cheap beer and dive-bar cocktails, aging All-Americans and national champions told stories about their old coach, mixing in laughs with the occasional Holtz imitation.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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There have been no updates in the investigation, Dalton Samek told the Star-Telegram on Sunday, March 15.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Crockett's office said the congressman's team followed all protocols outlined by the House to contract additional security.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The requirements outlined in the 2021 ordinance for temporary homeless shelters complicate the city’s efforts to address unsheltered homelessness, wrote Ron Hochbaum, an associate clinical professor of law at the McGeorge School of Law.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Bergholm has a lot of fun with all these elements, and seasoned genre audiences — who are so very well versed in misdirection by now — should too.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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In her second session, Marissa has become versed on multiple legislative topics, including higher education and health care.—
Mike Trautmann,
Des Moines Register,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Several doctors' groups said the changes were not based on good evidence, and advised doctors and patients to follow guidance that was previously in place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Iran's intelligence ministry advised civilians to remain vigilant and report suspicious behavior during Chaharshanbe Suri, an annual fire dance festival held on the last Wednesday of the Persian New Year.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Briefed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefed. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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