as in teaching
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1
as in informing
to give information to
the lieutenant briefed his superior officers on the state of the enemy's fortifications
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2
as in summarizing
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 briefing
Ava Berger, NPR, 10 June 2026
In a Sunday news briefing, Johnson and Rodgers said that the event was staffed by 20 LSPD officers plus thirteen private security officers through Titan Security.
—Ilana Arougheti
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
McCarty walked into the room, fresh off a call briefing him on the incident.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Democrats walked out of that briefing.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 10 June 2026
In a Sunday news briefing, Johnson and Rodgers said that the event was staffed by 20 LSPD officers plus thirteen private security officers through Titan Security.
—Ilana Arougheti
june 10, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Verb
The Iowa Republican thanked the Secret Service for its quick action and for their attention to briefing lawmakers.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
McCarty walked into the room, fresh off a call briefing him on the incident.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefing
Noun
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The simulator goes beyond being a simple teaching tool.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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According to the Vallivue School District, which oversees Ridgevue, McFadden’s teaching contract was not renewed for the upcoming school year.—
Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Later Tuesday, Loboa sent an email to the DU community informing them about the academic realignment, a message that listed data and documents used to make the restructuring decisions.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Employees who work at the New Labor Agency Building, at O and 9th streets, were also sent memos informing them that the building does not have sufficient space to accommodate all employees in offices four days a week.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Roughly 20% to 30% of operating expenses will come from spending on agents versus humans in the next three to four years, according to a new report summarizing the views of C-suite leaders from consultancy Bain & Company.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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The Clearwater Police Department released a 72-page report on Friday summarizing an exhaustive review of statements, medical records, surveillance footage and a visual inspection of the body.—
David Fischer,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Leal says there are warning signs consumers should watch for when seeking immigration assistance online.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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For the past decade-plus, Willie focused on advising collectors interested in Southeast Asian art.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Metra is advising riders to expect extensive delays system-wide due to debris and downed wires on multiple tracks.—
Laura Bannon,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The Sentinel has done a thorough job outlining the fiscal impact that eliminating property taxes in Florida would have on homeowners, businesses and local governments.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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The initiative’s website also features a World Cup section, outlining proper soccer terminology, tips for getting around the Northland and weekly watch parties hosted or promoted by Go North KC.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Noun
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TourScoop coversguided group tours and tour operators,tour operator reviews,tour itinerary reviews andtravel gear recommendations.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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People who met aerobic exercise recommendations (at least 150 minutes per week) without strength training had a 26% to 43% lower mortality risk.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Since the disclosure and the Phans’ trial continuance, an independent review into the Middlesex DA’s handling of the case found that no attorneys were aware of the allegations against Quigley until immediately prior to telling the defense.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Trump had a heated phone call with Netanyahu, telling him not to go through with those actions.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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