1
as in informing
to give information to
the lieutenant briefed his superior officers on the state of the enemy's fortifications
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2
as in summarizing
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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as in teaching
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Recent Examples of briefing
Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
In a press briefing after the Wednesday meeting, Shelile said the lawmakers committed to the extension by November or December at the latest.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Multiple senior law enforcement officials briefing on the investigation identified the shooter as Joshua Jahn.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In addition, Hegseth has made the Pentagon press briefing room off-limits to reporters unless a briefing is taking place.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 28 Sep. 2025
In a press briefing after the Wednesday meeting, Shelile said the lawmakers committed to the extension by November or December at the latest.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
The website deals would only be accessible for patients not using their health insurance, according to one of the government officials briefing reporters anonymously.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Multiple senior law enforcement officials briefing on the investigation identified the shooter as Joshua Jahn.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefing
Verb
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But after winning just six games the next two seasons, AD Mike Garrett left a message on the coach’s answering machine informing him he was fired.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stewart opened by informing the audience that there have been six mass shootings in the past 24 hours.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In May, Notion introduced Ai products for summarizing meetings and searching through corporate files.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reflective listening means repeating or summarizing what your partner said in your own words.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In June, a three-judge panel had ruled unanimously that teaching yoga is protected speech and that city officials had failed to show how the classes threaten public safety or prevent enjoyment of the city’s shoreline parks, overturning a lower court’s ruling.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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This book is filled with a lifetime of teachings, as Rosemary Morrow has taught permaculture, all over the world, for 40 years.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Johnson praised the president’s campaign advising Salvadorans on how to stay healthy during COVID-19.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Goldman will receive huge fees for advising EA in the take-private deal — a boon to its investment banking revenue.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration has not yet compiled a fiscal impact report or memo outlining the impact of federal budget cuts on Tennessee.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each agency maintains its own shutdown plan, outlining which staff remain on duty.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the last 45 years, the CRC has assisted people facing hunger, homelessness and trauma, offering services like the shelter, a food pantry, counseling, housing assistance and more.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Launched in October 2024 as a pilot effort, the H2O initiative provides transitional housing assistance, move-in support, home modifications and case management to help individuals with serious mental illness stay in stable housing and on treatment plans.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And even in a film telling a universal story, some cultural allusions speak most strongly to the home audience.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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American technologists have been telling educators to rapidly adopt their new inventions for over a century.—
Justin Reich,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to this recommendation, county budget commissions, which have oversight on property taxes, should act in the interest of voters.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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With a clearer picture of cash flow, an advisor can make investing recommendations based on your goals, risk tolerance and timeline.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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