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

State Armor has both a research branch, which develops policy and intelligence briefs, and a legislative action division. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Product data, creative pipelines and creator briefs need to move at the speed of the feed, not the speed of a quarterly merchandising cycle. — Faustino Júnior, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Well-built for a man of 60, with a scar across his upper abdomen, Weakfall was wearing nothing but royal blue boxer-briefs. — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 30 June 2026

Nevertheless, as the plaintiffs explicitly noted in their briefs, the Supreme Court’s campaign finance doctrine had shifted remarkably under Chief Justice John Roberts’ tenure, moving toward a more libertarian, deregulatory jurisprudence. — John J. Martin, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

In the three years since it’s been filed, the lawsuit has been inching along, with both sides trading briefs and appeals, Ron Zambrano, a lawyer for the three women, said in an interview. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 29 June 2026

In the Connecticut cases, as well as hundreds of similar cases around the country, the lawyers used software that produced what appeared to be somewhat clumsily written but otherwise solid legal briefs. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026

The collection takes 10 of Skims’ most familiar bra and underwear silhouettes and remakes them in cotton, spanning bralettes, briefs, thongs and boy shorts. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

In one photo, Hailey modeled a pale blush-pink lingerie set consisting of a triangle bra and matching low-rise briefs. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026

Verb

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