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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
Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Shortly after Trump spoke, MS Now, citing three people briefed on the matter, reported that the Department of Justice had decided not to conduct a civil rights investigation of Pretti’s death.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Next steps for the takeover effort are expected to become more clear in late January, after lawmakers are briefed on an ongoing audit into Memphis finances.
—Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 26 Jan. 2026
Rosario will require Tommy John surgery, according to people briefed on his medical condition.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
In August, Comeaux made a five-day trip to Doha, Qatar, where officials were briefed on public safety measures the country took during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including drone detection.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
The YouTube deal was first reported by the Financial Times, but was confirmed to Deadline by a person briefed on the plans, which could be announced as early as next week.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Amazon has shown some interest in Jefferson, according to sources briefed on the discussions.
—Andrew Marchand, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
The investigation is being led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations under Special Agents in Charge Mark Zito and Jason Todd Stevens, with assistance from the FBI, according to multiple officials briefed on the case.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Shortly after Trump spoke, MS Now, citing three people briefed on the matter, reported that the Department of Justice had decided not to conduct a civil rights investigation of Pretti’s death.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Next steps for the takeover effort are expected to become more clear in late January, after lawmakers are briefed on an ongoing audit into Memphis finances.
—Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 26 Jan. 2026
Rosario will require Tommy John surgery, according to people briefed on his medical condition.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
In August, Comeaux made a five-day trip to Doha, Qatar, where officials were briefed on public safety measures the country took during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, including drone detection.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
The YouTube deal was first reported by the Financial Times, but was confirmed to Deadline by a person briefed on the plans, which could be announced as early as next week.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
Amazon has shown some interest in Jefferson, according to sources briefed on the discussions.
—Andrew Marchand, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefed
Adjective
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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
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The company removed the press release from its website and instructed employees not to mention it again, according to the filing.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our understanding of how their brains tolerate hypothermia and ischemia has informed research efforts, as well as life-saving treatments, for stroke, cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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His view of the agency is informed by his experience as a young astronaut preparing to fly when the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart during reentry in 2003, killing all seven passengers.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Research summarized by Harvard Business Review, drawing on the work of psychologist Richard Mayer, shows that people learn and retain information more effectively when visuals and words are aligned around a central message, and that comprehension drops when visuals distract or overload attention.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Provinzino summarized of their argument.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In Lively’s version of events, Baldoni was an egotistical, posturing actor, who tried to present himself as an enlightened male feminist.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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And in this more enlightened time, Gellar is nonplussed at the thought of aging.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The daily average of TikTok uninstalls are up nearly 150% in the last five days compared to the last three months, market firm SensorTower told CNBC on Monday.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Atkinson, the high performance director and national coach of Swimming Canada, told CBC he was disappointed with Kharun’s decision.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Economist Dr Linda Yueh (left) outlined how geopolitics, geo‑economics, and rapid tech changes are reshaping global travel flows.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rutte outlined there would be two work streams going forward regarding the Greenland issue.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The city is well-versed in honoring its past while giving new life to familiar places.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
13 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In Irving, police advised drivers Wednesday morning to take it slow after officers responded to multiple crashes and traffic hazards related to the icy conditions.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The irony is that many of these leaders are well advised.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Briefed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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