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noun

Definition of briefingnext
as in teaching

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verb

present participle of brief
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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Recent Examples of briefing
Noun
Every incoming shift begins with a briefing from the outgoing one. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Policy Daily on Energy is a daily briefing for policy professionals and others following energy and environmental issues. — Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
For months the university has been briefing journalists that its appointment system is rigorous and defendable, and that the campaign was targeted against a Black academic because of his race. — Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 Eliminate Delays Caused By Vague Briefs The biggest drag is briefing latency. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for briefing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefing
  1. teaching
  2. informing
  3. summarizing
  4. assistance
  5. advising
  6. outlining
  7. recommendation
  8. telling
Noun
  • Schools agree to a statement of faith, including that same-sex relationships and gender transitions are off-limits, but families may not be aware of Wilson’s teachings or influence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Whole schools are emerging that are AI-based, and virtual AI tutors are allegedly personalizing instruction and making teaching and learning more efficient and effective.
    — Kamau Bobb October 21, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of teaching
Verb
  • The mass sampling and real-time information gathering on prediction markets can extend their utility to informing business decisions, according to Zitzewitz.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Intarsia cashmere, combinations of leather and chiffon, and silk knitwear are areas of interest, with softness and lightness informing the broader wardrobe.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of informing
Verb
  • In summarizing the report in a memo to Levine Cava, Coley said the current agreement as hashed out between the administration and Brightline needs to be reworked.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Paraphrasing generally restates the original information in different language while retaining the key ideas, whereas summarizing condenses the information into a shorter version.
    — Ethan Stone, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of summarizing
Noun
  • Haaland, a citizen of Laguna Pueblo in west-central New Mexico, once relied on government assistance as a single mother.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Dozens of people were convicted in connection with a sprawling, $250-million children’s food assistance scheme that predated this administration, though more charges have been announced in recent months.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistance
Verb
  • Indeed, whether evaluating political rivals or advising on executive decisions, Abigail proved essential to John’s success, securing her legacy as a true Founding Mother.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • However, travelers could still face disruptions on the ground, with the embassy advising Americans to check for Metro station closures and other transportation interruptions before heading out.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of advising
Verb
  • State Farm Arena provided a statement to OutKick outlining the security arrangements.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The City of Modesto is outlining its plans to improve traffic safety along Coffee Road after another pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Sunday.
    — Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of outlining
Noun
  • The 2026 Michelin Guide American South, announced Wednesday night in Nashville, handed out Stars, Bibs and recommendations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Atlanta.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The citizens group hoping to reform Connecticut’s oppressive property tax system will release its recommendations Monday, hoping to force candidates for state offices to take positions during the final push toward Election Day.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of recommendation
Verb
  • Using such guidelines as the standard is reasonable, which is exactly what makes his handling of them so telling.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
  • One invective accuses the directors of destroying the truth-telling potential of documentary.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of telling

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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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