as in quickly
with great speed
strode off briskly to deal with the problem
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Recent Examples of briskly
The sight of them gave me the creeps, triggering a desire to turn around and walk briskly in the other direction.
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
In Albany, Ossé filmed a video, rife with quick cuts, of himself walking around briskly in a dark suit and talking about the Fair Share Act.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
On a February Los Angeles morning, Gyllenhaal moves briskly across the lobby of a low-key-chic hotel, barely breaking stride to ask that, instead of a discreet celeb-friendly indoor corner table, perhaps our interview could take place on an outdoor patio.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Director Jessica Stone has given the show a briskly engaging pace that slows enough to let its deepest emotions resonate.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
More than a dozen such Upper East Side projects done in this manner have sold briskly over the last decade — Beckford Tower, 109 East 79th Street, the Chatham.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2026
Glenn moved through the mixed zone interview area briskly, eyes red-rimmed, skates still on.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Add ice and stir briskly for 10 seconds (if using small ice) to 25 seconds (if using big ice).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
The report puts a downbeat end to an otherwise solid year for shopping activity, with higher-end consumers spending briskly through much of 2025, though those on the lower end of the income spectrum were more cautious.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
In Albany, Ossé filmed a video, rife with quick cuts, of himself walking around briskly in a dark suit and talking about the Fair Share Act.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
On a February Los Angeles morning, Gyllenhaal moves briskly across the lobby of a low-key-chic hotel, barely breaking stride to ask that, instead of a discreet celeb-friendly indoor corner table, perhaps our interview could take place on an outdoor patio.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2026
Director Jessica Stone has given the show a briskly engaging pace that slows enough to let its deepest emotions resonate.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
More than a dozen such Upper East Side projects done in this manner have sold briskly over the last decade — Beckford Tower, 109 East 79th Street, the Chatham.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 25 Feb. 2026
Glenn moved through the mixed zone interview area briskly, eyes red-rimmed, skates still on.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Add ice and stir briskly for 10 seconds (if using small ice) to 25 seconds (if using big ice).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
The report puts a downbeat end to an otherwise solid year for shopping activity, with higher-end consumers spending briskly through much of 2025, though those on the lower end of the income spectrum were more cautious.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briskly
Adverb
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The spikes in volume didn’t indicate whether the trades were buy or sell orders, but based on how prices moved as they were placed other traders quickly deduced that someone was selling oil futures, a bet on the value of the commodity falling, and buying stock futures, a bet on a market rebound.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Within days, China’s surprise intervention in the deal quickly shattered that hope, as Beijing stepped up efforts to discourage Chinese AI founders from moving their businesses offshore.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Even minor sparks or drifting embers can incite nearby foliage or grass, setting off a rapidly spreading fire.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Even sparks or embers carried by the wind can ignite nearby leaves or grass, triggering a fire that spreads rapidly.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Particular kudos for being able to respond swiftly and smoothly to special needs and impromptu requests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The attack had punctured an air of invulnerability created by the 1967 Six-Day War, in which Israel had swiftly captured the Golan Heights, the Sinai Peninsula, the West Bank, and Gaza from its Arab neighbors.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This flexibility allows agencies to respond faster and deliver aid even before crews arrive.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Mar. 2026
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The county that’s growing fastest within the Charlotte metro region isn’t one that people always associate with the city of Charlotte itself.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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With Amazon’s Big Spring Sale in full swing, prices are dropping quicker than the spring flowers can bloom and today, one of the best soundbars around is available at a great price, comparable to Black Friday.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cheaper, quicker, move on with your life.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.—
Matthew Villafane,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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See our meteor shower calendar There are a number of significant meteor shower events that are expected to peak soon, offering great opportunities to see more meteors (shooting stars).—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Briskly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briskly. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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