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as in concise
marked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning
a brief but crucial admonition to keep quiet
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2
as in short
not lasting for a considerable time
fortunately, the meeting was brief
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3
as in flash
lasting only for a short time
a brief flash of light
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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
a one-page brief of the intelligence report
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as in mission
a specific task with which a person or group is charged
the soldiers' brief was to secure the village from enemy attacks
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as in to inform
to give information to
the lieutenant briefed his superior officers on the state of the enemy's fortifications
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as in to summarize
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 brief
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 May 2025
In this regard, the fact that reading even a single brief news story had any effect is encouraging.
—Carlo Koos, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
German Lopez, New York Times, 15 May 2025
No attorney or staff member at either firm apparently cite-checked or otherwise reviewed that research before filing the brief with the Special Master.
—ArsTechnica, 14 May 2025
Josh Meyer, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The official was not authorized to brief media and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
Along with a break-in at Kid Cudi’s home, there was a tirade of threats by Combs over the brief relationship between Kid Cudi and Cassie Ventura.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 22 May 2025
In this regard, the fact that reading even a single brief news story had any effect is encouraging.
—Carlo Koos, The Conversation, 22 May 2025
Noun
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, will move control over the president’s daily intelligence brief from the C.I.A. to her office.
—German Lopez, New York Times, 15 May 2025
No attorney or staff member at either firm apparently cite-checked or otherwise reviewed that research before filing the brief with the Special Master.
—ArsTechnica, 14 May 2025
Verb
McLaughlin told the Daily Mail that agency staff had a call with the producer last week but that Noem had yet to be briefed about it.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The official was not authorized to brief media and spoke on condition of anonymity.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brief
Adjective
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In a concise 30-to-45-minute session, volunteers learn to recognize warning signs, ask direct questions, validate the veterans' experience, and expedite referral to services—summarized by the acronym SAVE.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
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Scheduling a concise daily standup meeting can keep alignment tight.—
Max Avery,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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But in the end, like so often before, their effort fell just short.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Each of them plays like a standalone vignette that could make a short film, and as with a short film program made up of multiple stories, some are stronger than others.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2024
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Trump will invoke the Defense Production Act to declare a national emergency due to U.S. dependence on Russia and China for enriched uranium, nuclear fuel processing and inputs for advance reactors, according to a draft summary viewed by Reuters.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Citing his mission as one of fiscal discipline, Musk has led the DOGE effort to eliminate certain federal offices, slash regulations and rapidly cut down the federal workforce, while reprogramming or removing some government websites, software and systems.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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The mission aimed to deploy eight Starlink simulator satellites and test the vehicle's reentry system with 100 removed heat-shield tiles.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Attendees had been informed of the location just 48 hours in advance.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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According to a source with knowledge of the matter, who, like all in this article, wishes to remain anonymous to protect relations, Earps informed Wiegman of her decision to retire in April, but the England boss asked her to reconsider.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Professionals across industries rely on these systems to draft emails, generate reports, summarize data, and even brainstorm ideas.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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In a recent review paper, our team summarized how chronic stress is a hidden but powerful factor underlying cognitive aging, or the speed at which your cognitive performance slows down with age.—
Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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In Madrid, little is known about Bellingham’s social life.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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That is why the reappraisal of Biden’s physical and mental abilities while in office has so far done little to reassure the public.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2025
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“Brief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brief. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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