Synonyms of briefs

briefs 1 of 2

noun

plural of brief

1

as in summaries

a short statement of the main points

a one-page brief of the intelligence report

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summaries
• outlines
• résumés
• summae
• synopses
• précis
• summarizations
• digests
• abstracts
• recaps
• inventories
• recapitulations
• rundowns
• encapsulations
• roundups
• breviaries
• conspectuses
• capsules
• summings-up
• run-throughs
• wrap-ups
• sums
• epitomes
• compendiums
• sum-ups
• condensations
• abbreviations
• abridgments
• compends
• shortenings
• curtailments
• simplifications
• rehashes
• epilogues
• conclusions
• reprises

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansions
• enlargements
• supplements
• amplifications
• addenda

2

as in missions

a specific task with which a person or group is charged

the soldiers' brief was to secure the village from enemy attacks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• missions
• assignments
• jobs
• duties
• operations
• requirements
• responsibilities
• details
• posts
• businesses
• obligations
• offices
• charges
• works
• needs
• errands
• commitments
• burdens
• appointments
• promises
• commissions
• restraints
• nominations
• constraints
• designations
• chores
• pledges
• labors
• compulsions

briefs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of brief

1

as in informs

to give information to

the lieutenant briefed his superior officers on the state of the enemy's fortifications

Synonyms & Similar Words

• informs
• advises
• tells
• hips
• instructs
• verses
• apprises
• fills in
• teaches
• clues (in)
• alerts
• educates
• familiarizes
• enlightens
• acquaints
• lectures
• catches up
• lets someone know
• keeps (someone) posted
• wises (up)
• clears
• notifies
• discloses (to)
• schools
• advertises
• announces (to)
• convinces
• assures
• reassures
• tutors
• certifies
• warrants
• undeceives
• disenchants
• disabuses
• disillusions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misleads
• misinforms

2

as in summarizes

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)

his duties include briefing intelligence reports for the president

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summarizes
• outlines
• digests
• recaps
• abstracts
• boils down
• sums up
• reprises
• synopsizes
• wraps up
• recapitulates
• encapsulates
• consolidates
• condenses
• epitomizes
• shortens
• abridges
• cuts back
• curtails
• shrinks
• downsizes
• simplifies
• streamlines
• concentrates
• essentializes
• decocts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extends
• lengthens
• prolongs
• elongates
• supplements
• protracts
• expands
• enlarges (on or upon)
• elaborates (on or upon)
• amplifies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of briefs

Noun

Both local governments filed their briefs to the Supreme Court this week, emphasizing their arguments that the bans are lawful because the AR-15 and similar weapons are not ordinary firearms. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2026

Their briefs include screengrabs of social media posts showing armed Homeland Security Investigations agents approaching houses to ask if residents have registered illegally to vote. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

The court asked both sides to file briefs in the case, in which basketball player Filip Borovićanin is the lead plaintiff, by next Monday. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

The reply follows opposition briefs from the Puyallup School District, Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

With the appeal now filed, the next steps are expected to include briefs, possible oral arguments and a decision on whether to grant a stay of the injunction. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

Margaret Hu, a professor at the William and Mary School of Law, said one issue to look for was raised by states supporting the deployment in court briefs. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

The statement-making shoes accompanied an edgy lingerie look featuring a lacy bralette and briefs with corset-like lacing. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026

At digital marketing and advertising agency PMG, graduate candidates are asked to complete practical exercises in person, work in teams and tackle client briefs. — Lindsay Dodgson, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Verb

Friday briefs them on Paladin, the latest in a centuries-long line of extremely dedicated bounty hunters. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

The Navy regularly briefs Courtney on classified matters in his position as ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower subcommittee, which oversees the country’s top defense priority, the Columba ballistic missile submarines built by Electric Boat in Groton. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026

The trailer immediately briefs fans that season 10 is going to be an emotional rollercoaster. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026

No coach in any other sport has the media responsibilities of a major league manager, who briefs the media before and after every game and occasionally has to answer (or deflect) questions that should be answered by the front office. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025