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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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as in summarized
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
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
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.
—Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The official, who had been briefed on the case and requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly, said the officer was seen going in and out of the vehicle in video footage.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Per The New York Times, lawyers told Judge Arun Subramanian in court on Monday that Live Nation and the DOJ settled on Thursday, which angered Subramanian as the judge hadn’t been briefed on the settlement Friday.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
While Mamdani and Tisch briefed reporters Monday, Lang heckled from outside the Gracie Mansion gates.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The internal deliberations over the timing and conditions for a US naval operation have been a central focus inside the administration over the last week, according to multiple people briefed on the planning who spoke to CNN.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
South Elgin Village Board members were briefed by Public Works Director Mike Millette about how the funding could be used upgrade the facility and last month approved an ordinance authorizing him to apply for the loan, village spokesperson Craig Pierce said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
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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
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.
—Nasteho Said, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The official, who had been briefed on the case and requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss it publicly, said the officer was seen going in and out of the vehicle in video footage.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Per The New York Times, lawyers told Judge Arun Subramanian in court on Monday that Live Nation and the DOJ settled on Thursday, which angered Subramanian as the judge hadn’t been briefed on the settlement Friday.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
While Mamdani and Tisch briefed reporters Monday, Lang heckled from outside the Gracie Mansion gates.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The internal deliberations over the timing and conditions for a US naval operation have been a central focus inside the administration over the last week, according to multiple people briefed on the planning who spoke to CNN.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
South Elgin Village Board members were briefed by Public Works Director Mike Millette about how the funding could be used upgrade the facility and last month approved an ordinance authorizing him to apply for the loan, village spokesperson Craig Pierce said.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 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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Across the sprawling 13,000-square-foot residence, art, antiques, and collectible design objects come together in a confident mix informed by instinct, memory, and everyday use.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lessons from other incidents informed the response to the Sixth Street shooting, Mallon said.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Planning Commissioner Joe Blum succinctly summarized the city’s conundrum, per a VoiceofOC report.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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Los Gatos has had a policy to use action-only minutes for town council meetings since 2001, but the minutes still summarized comments on all items.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Stretching your perspective builds a reliable path to an enlightened future.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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To watch any one of Wiseman’s films is to fall under the spell of a master who used the medium to make the viewer a more empathetic and enlightened person, supplying the pleasure of watching human nature through the perceptive eye of a humorous, unpretentious man with insatiable curiosity.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Devin Lloyd, the Jacksonville Jaguars inside linebacker who spent 2025 compiling one of the most impressive stat-lines in the NFL, agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal, a league source told The Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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On Monday morning, Brandon Bailey, who flew into LAX from Texas, told The Times that the potential increase will leave a hole in his travel budget.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Entryways and showers are outlined in funky, geometric black-and-white patterns, while bathroom floors and counters are a jaunty terrazzo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The report outlined recommendations for maintaining the momentum.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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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The agency has advised anyone who experiences symptoms to contact a health care provider and report any illness to local health departments.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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In fact, some Republicans who criticized Noem advised Democrats to see Mullin as more of an ally — and even a counterweight to Miller’s influence on the White House.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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