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
Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
This was hardly the only nonsense uttered at the 40-minute press briefing, which was light on policy specifics but heavy on praise for the AI industry as a whole.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
For more sports news, be sure to sign up for our daily sports briefing newsletter.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
While on the way to the briefing, an officer noticed two people walking on the sidewalk and one of them appeared to be wearing a wig.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
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Steven Schrank, special agent in charge, Homeland Security Investigations, said at a news briefing Friday that the majority of the people detained were from South Korea.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
This was hardly the only nonsense uttered at the 40-minute press briefing, which was light on policy specifics but heavy on praise for the AI industry as a whole.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
For more sports news, be sure to sign up for our daily sports briefing newsletter.
—Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
While on the way to the briefing, an officer noticed two people walking on the sidewalk and one of them appeared to be wearing a wig.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefing
Verb
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These measurements are fundamental to understanding how greenhouse gas emissions relate to rising temperatures, simultaneously contributing to scientific research and informing policymakers of compliance with environmental regulations.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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The residents of Leith, North Dakota, did this by creating a website informing people about what was happening in their community.—
Paul J. Becker,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Smartphone Deals The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is $275 off and features a gorgeous display that stays readable in direct sunlight, while next-level AI tricks genuinely save time, like summarizing calls or finding pet photos from vague voice commands.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Aug. 2025
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An account manager might spend hours summarizing everything the new manager needs to know or skip it altogether.—
Eilon Reshef,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Invest in Teachers Finland constantly ranks at the top in education outcomes, and teaching is one of the most respected professions here.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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There were also countless teaching opportunities.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Investment firms are already advising clients to adjust their portfolios in anticipation of lower interest rates.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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Air quality alerts published by the National Weather Service (NWS) spanned large portions of Washington and Idaho on Monday, with officials advising at-risk residents to take steps to avoid potential health impacts.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Context, caveats and critical thinking must all be considered when outlining the process from start to finish.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The report will list possible causes for autism based on a review of research, while also outlining the research that is still unknown on the subject.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, the Wawa Foundation also sends care packages to troops, and the employees can receive tuition assistance.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Discounted membership options are available for young adults and qualifying recipients of government assistance.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rare was the big public event in which none of the bold names were telling red-carpet interlocutors that were wearing Armani.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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And in this fragile economy—rife with tariffs, skyrocketing living costs, and a looming recession—there’s no telling how one’s financial situation can change on a dime.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Medicare and Medicaid plans are also required to cover vaccines based on ACIP recommendations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The authors provide not just frameworks but clear recommendations for using behavioral, emotional, and intention-based signals to guide strategy.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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