1
as in informed
to give information to
the lieutenant briefed his superior officers on the state of the enemy's fortifications
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in instructed
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of briefed
Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Westman left behind multiple online videos referencing violent thoughts and suicide, as well as a sketch of a church's interior and an apology to their family, senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter told NBC News.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Like that day at Wembley, Isak was the central focus — but this time the chairman was briefed on the latest regarding the star striker’s attempts to leave.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
In an interview with Deadline earlier this month about the new offerings, Seth Van Sickel, SVP, Product and Operations at Sling TV, said programming partners were briefed about the company’s plans for the short-term subscriptions.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
And now, both cases are fully briefed and argued.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
For instance, a seal on the vehicle’s Raptor engines began to fail after SpaceX started adding more propellant on later flights, according to a person briefed on the matter who was not authorized to discuss the program’s inner workings publicly.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
There, he was briefed on the massive wildfires that are decimating the northwest region of the country.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
According to officials briefed on the talks, the Alaska meeting focused heavily on the conditions for a ceasefire and highlighted the deep divisions that remain over Ukraine's territorial integrity.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The person briefed on the failure to obtain an indictment against Dunn on Tuesday was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Westman left behind multiple online videos referencing violent thoughts and suicide, as well as a sketch of a church's interior and an apology to their family, senior law enforcement officials briefed on the matter told NBC News.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
Like that day at Wembley, Isak was the central focus — but this time the chairman was briefed on the latest regarding the star striker’s attempts to leave.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
In an interview with Deadline earlier this month about the new offerings, Seth Van Sickel, SVP, Product and Operations at Sling TV, said programming partners were briefed about the company’s plans for the short-term subscriptions.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
And now, both cases are fully briefed and argued.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
For instance, a seal on the vehicle’s Raptor engines began to fail after SpaceX started adding more propellant on later flights, according to a person briefed on the matter who was not authorized to discuss the program’s inner workings publicly.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
There, he was briefed on the massive wildfires that are decimating the northwest region of the country.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
According to officials briefed on the talks, the Alaska meeting focused heavily on the conditions for a ceasefire and highlighted the deep divisions that remain over Ukraine's territorial integrity.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefed
Verb
-
Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
-
English clubs were informed in May that the official transfer deadline for this summer’s window would be brought forward four hours, from 11pm UK (6pm ET, 3pm PT) to 7pm UK (2pm ET, 11am PT), on Monday, September 1.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Antonio Torres then summarized his claims, saying Geller had signed off on athletes in similar situations in the past.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
-
Evaluating Oracle across Growth, Profitability, Financial Stability, and Downturn Resilience suggests the company retains a strong operating and financial base, as summarized below.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The role of being a therapist can readily keep the friend side out of the picture when needed or if so instructed.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
-
David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
While Italy is expected to make progress in bringing its deficit under control, France shows no signs of doing so, Nomura outlined.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
-
The speakers and attendees outlined their vision for the world at a time when national conservatism has reached its zenith of influence.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
During the pandemic, many workers at restaurants with less enlightened owners quit their jobs, Jayaraman noted, signalling their frustration with the low and erratic pay.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
-
But Val is an enlightened practitioner of Eastern spirituality who used to be in shipping in Vladivostok.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Strength training three times per week is ideal, the doctor advised.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
-
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office has advised the public to avoid state Highway 11 near the Table Rock fire.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
In the past, polymaths became well versed in various disciplines and made important contributions to each.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 June 2025
-
The Catholic Church’s social doctrine, in which Leo XIV is very well versed, establishes that the concrete economic policy solutions is not a matter of dogma but of prudential decisions.—
Alejandro Antonio Chafuen,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Briefed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share