as in concisely
in a few words
tell us briefly why you chose this position
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Recent Examples of briefly
Strain over fresh ice into a tall (Collins) glass, top with soda, and stir briefly to incorporate the soda into the rest of the drink.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
In his first inaugural address in 2019, DeSantis touched on voting and elections briefly, referring to missteps by county election supervisors in Broward and Palm Beach.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The video shows the suspect briefly resisting arrest, but officers were able to place him in handcuffs and provide medical aid.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Earlier this year, gold was setting records and briefly topped $5,400 per ounce.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
In his first inaugural address in 2019, DeSantis touched on voting and elections briefly, referring to missteps by county election supervisors in Broward and Palm Beach.
—Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
The video shows the suspect briefly resisting arrest, but officers were able to place him in handcuffs and provide medical aid.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Earlier this year, gold was setting records and briefly topped $5,400 per ounce.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefly
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One of the strengths of the film is a precise visual design that alternates between distance and intimacy, with Caswill using the landscapes of her Alberta location to clearly and concisely express the sense of loneliness and isolation afflicting her heroine.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
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Few other comedians do this so consistently or concisely.—
John Roy,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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In another incident, the documents said Eric Richins broke out in hives and experienced difficulty breathing after eating a sandwich that his wife had made for him on Valentine's Day 2022, shortly before his death.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The optimists insist nothing has changed and business as usual will resume shortly.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Briefly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefly. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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