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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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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
Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers said Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned in the briefing that operations could intensify in the coming days.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
The city is also planning to partner with the Friends of the Dallas Public Library to conduct a community survey briefing the committee in March.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Noun
But following the briefing, Meeks said the briefers offered few answers.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Lawmakers said Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned in the briefing that operations could intensify in the coming days.
—Nik Popli, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Schoolchildren are being sent home on Friday with their devices to be ready for remote learning, and parents will know by noon on Sunday whether their tots will be staying home or not, the mayor said at a storm briefing on Friday.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
The city is also planning to partner with the Friends of the Dallas Public Library to conduct a community survey briefing the committee in March.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefing
Noun
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Take teaching, where an AI chatbot could grade homework but wouldn't be able to manage a classroom of children, the researchers noted.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The cuts would also include about 116 positions from central offices, including some teaching jobs.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The woman is seen getting on her phone and informing the person on the other line that a student threatened to send his mother to assault her.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The justices have been weighing whether to hear arguments in cases out of states like Massachusetts and Florida filed by other parents who say schools facilitated social transition without informing them.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Still unanswered, too, is why the allegations were included in a Justice Department slide presentation last year summarizing the cases against Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell.—
Saige Miller,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Goldberg said, summarizing why her name appears alongside Behar's in the documents.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility The property is constructed with ramps and elevators to accommodate guests who may require special assistance in main buildings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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Travelers are advised to check with their airline or travel agent as soon as possible for information on rebooking and refunds, though passengers are reporting difficulties getting assistance because of high caller volumes.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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The State Department has urged Americans to leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries immediately using commercial options, advising travelers to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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The products only pose a health risk to people with wheat or soy allergies, but the FDA is still advising all consumers to throw them out and request a refund.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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The department also has launched a new web page outlining immigrants’ rights during encounters with law enforcement.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Lake County Convention Center is another step closer to being built after the Gary Common Council unanimously approved an ordinance outlining the city’s involvement in the project’s financing.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Westport Café, a neighborhood French spot serving until midnight, is a recommendation from the owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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This research informs recommendations that may be made during the fiscal session and may also inspire legislation in the next regular session.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Investigation exposes a decade of abuse The investigation into Joachim began after the victim, age 14, came forward after telling her sister-in-law about the abuse, the DA's office said in a news release.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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In court Monday, the boy’s oldest brother, now 19, once again spoke, telling the judge he is haunted by guilt.—
Dan Sullivan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Briefing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefing. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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