1
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
James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Last week, a security assessment presented to Israeli ministers in a meeting with Netanyahu warned of the potential of a flare-up in the occupied West Bank in the coming weeks, two Israeli officials briefed on the discussion told CNN.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
According to congressional sources, senators have not been briefed as of Monday night, further inflaming demands for oversight.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
The military chief of staff says Israel may need to enforce military rule over Palestinians in Gaza City by November, according to the person briefed by Israeli officials.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Federal officials on Wednesday briefed local law enforcement near the naval base on plans for the arrival of about 300 ICE agents as well as the potential deployment of National Guard troops, the Tribune and Lake County News-Sun reported.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Kim visited an institute affiliated with the country’s Missile Administration on Sunday, where he was briefed on the results of eight rounds of tests conducted over the past two years.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 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
And now, both cases are fully briefed and argued.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Unless stated, our reporters have spoken to more than one person briefed on each deal before offering the clubs involved the opportunity to comment.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Last week, a security assessment presented to Israeli ministers in a meeting with Netanyahu warned of the potential of a flare-up in the occupied West Bank in the coming weeks, two Israeli officials briefed on the discussion told CNN.
—Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
According to congressional sources, senators have not been briefed as of Monday night, further inflaming demands for oversight.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
The military chief of staff says Israel may need to enforce military rule over Palestinians in Gaza City by November, according to the person briefed by Israeli officials.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Federal officials on Wednesday briefed local law enforcement near the naval base on plans for the arrival of about 300 ICE agents as well as the potential deployment of National Guard troops, the Tribune and Lake County News-Sun reported.
—Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Kim visited an institute affiliated with the country’s Missile Administration on Sunday, where he was briefed on the results of eight rounds of tests conducted over the past two years.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 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
And now, both cases are fully briefed and argued.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefed
Verb
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When people violate the rules, the policy instructs the officer to first work to educate the rider to make sure they’re informed, rather than step right to enforcement.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Berry’s approach is informed very much by her own experiences coming up in the rough and tumble of investment banking.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Now, even lighthearted comments can be captured, summarized and circulated.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Additional data for observed 5-Day (5D) and 21-Day (21D) returns after earnings are summarized, along with the statistics, in the table below.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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The canyon between Laura and the couple remains vast after Laura told Cherry in Episode 3 that Daniel died after his rock-climbing accident just to get Cherry out of their lives.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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However, a law enforcement source later told The New York Times that the findings, from a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms report, had not been verified by the agency’s analysts and could have been misinterpreted.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As a result of the one-off costs, the company said its now expect full-year operating profit growth of 4% to 10% at constant exchange rates, down from the 10% to 16% outlined in its second-quarter results in August.—
Karen Gilchrist,Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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The recommendations follow a May report that outlined what the administration identified as drivers of chronic disease.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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But Val is an enlightened practitioner of Eastern spirituality who used to be in shipping in Vladivostok.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Even if advised by a manufacturer, the marble cleaning solution should still be tested on a small, inconspicuous area before getting started.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While Cherry is more versed at keeping her rage simmering just below the surface, Laura struggles to hide her anguish and disgust, which alarms those closest to her.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the past, polymaths became well versed in various disciplines and made important contributions to each.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 June 2025
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“Briefed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefed. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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