as in quickly
with great speed
strode off briskly to deal with the problem
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Recent Examples of briskly
Vintage styles move briskly on resale sites while new designs are equally as popular.
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Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The interview ends, and Mbappé is briskly presented with a pile of Real Madrid shirts to be signed.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
In goes a scoop of lard, then eight corn tortillas, fanned out and briskly dressed with onions, salsas rojo and verde, and ragged strips of beef.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
After the shove, the video shows Niemi and his group walk briskly down the stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard that is home to a number of nightclubs and bars.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The early innings moved briskly, then the Guardians struck first in the fifth.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The taut nail-biter is well-acted, crafted with skill and briskly paced, running a tight 95 minutes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Under the direction and choreography of Christopher Gattelli, the show moves briskly, with energetic staging that embraces the heightened reality of its setting.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Lustau Amontillado Sherry Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice, and stir briskly for 10 to 20 seconds (longer for bigger ice, shorter for smaller).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
The interview ends, and Mbappé is briskly presented with a pile of Real Madrid shirts to be signed.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
In goes a scoop of lard, then eight corn tortillas, fanned out and briskly dressed with onions, salsas rojo and verde, and ragged strips of beef.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
After the shove, the video shows Niemi and his group walk briskly down the stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard that is home to a number of nightclubs and bars.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The early innings moved briskly, then the Guardians struck first in the fifth.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The taut nail-biter is well-acted, crafted with skill and briskly paced, running a tight 95 minutes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Under the direction and choreography of Christopher Gattelli, the show moves briskly, with energetic staging that embraces the heightened reality of its setting.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Lustau Amontillado Sherry Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice, and stir briskly for 10 to 20 seconds (longer for bigger ice, shorter for smaller).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briskly
Adverb
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The game’s objective is to group words or objects into four groups of four based on commonalities within each group as quickly as possible.—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Some of the day’s most affecting moments came from first-time nominees still processing how quickly their lives have changed.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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The rare neurological disease progresses rapidly.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Lithium-ion systems offer higher energy density but continue to face scrutiny over overheating and thermal runaway incidents, especially as AI data centers scale rapidly and demand larger backup power systems.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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Here, the oyster clamped swiftly shut, pinching Yara’s finger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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And more drugs moving swiftly through development means hope for patients around the world desperately awaiting new medicines.—
Damian Garde,
STAT,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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By emphasizing a chase being driven by the Mandalorian, the tone of the ride feels faster.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Games are, in fact, faster, but even the players who haven’t gained a bit of speed are stealing bases at a higher rate.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adverb
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The ability to recover quicker could spell trouble for the Las Vegas Golden Knights, who begin their third-round series against the Avalanche on Wednesday.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
20 May 2026
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In the case of nutrient deficiency, feed your zucchini with a quick-acting liquid fertilizer that is high in nitrogen, such as fish emulsion.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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The second followed soon after.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Design software companies have been hit hard by the AI scare trade, as investors worry that AI will soon be able to handle creative tasks in minutes.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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“Briskly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briskly. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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