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as in summaries
a short statement of the main points
a one-page brief of the intelligence report
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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
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as in informs
to give information to
the lieutenant briefed his superior officers on the state of the enemy's fortifications
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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
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Recent Examples of briefs
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The appellate court must decide if it will be decided in a summary disposition, whether briefs will be submitted either with or without oral arguments, or whether the case should be certified to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for consideration, which is considered rare.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Habba’s case is now on appeal before the 3rd Circuit, with briefs scheduled through October.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
According to the briefs the property was bought by Merrell Brothers, a biosolids management company which had injected the land with tens of millions of gallons of biosolid.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Twain shared her 1980s glam shot in a carousel which also featured a more recent image of the singer posing in a white button-down shirt with only a pair of black briefs underneath.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The post included a throwback photo of herself in a dressing room and a current photo where the singer is wearing a white button down top and black briefs.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Seeing him in her briefs draws no reaction.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Both Hatfield and Capozzi have until Tuesday to submit briefs to Green showing whether a judge has the power to rewrite ballot language drafted by state lawmakers.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
The 23-year-old singer paired the vintage designer piece, which barely grazed her hips, with black briefs to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions during the night.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
The appellate court must decide if it will be decided in a summary disposition, whether briefs will be submitted either with or without oral arguments, or whether the case should be certified to the Wisconsin Supreme Court for consideration, which is considered rare.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Habba’s case is now on appeal before the 3rd Circuit, with briefs scheduled through October.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2025
According to the briefs the property was bought by Merrell Brothers, a biosolids management company which had injected the land with tens of millions of gallons of biosolid.
—Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Twain shared her 1980s glam shot in a carousel which also featured a more recent image of the singer posing in a white button-down shirt with only a pair of black briefs underneath.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The post included a throwback photo of herself in a dressing room and a current photo where the singer is wearing a white button down top and black briefs.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Seeing him in her briefs draws no reaction.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Both Hatfield and Capozzi have until Tuesday to submit briefs to Green showing whether a judge has the power to rewrite ballot language drafted by state lawmakers.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briefs
Noun
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The summaries below were drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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These summaries read like a bad high school essay and insult your audience's intelligence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Research into extra-planetary rotorcraft supports missions like Mars rotorcraft exploration and future planetary science breakthroughs.—
Mike Hirschberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Reconnecting with the beauty, awe and wonders of life within and around us informs our senses, perceptions, thoughts and actions as well as improving our well-being.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are, the film informs us at the end, two Shakers who are still around; at its height, the congregation numbered about 6,000.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The school’s deputy, Amanda (Tracy Ullman), summarizes the situation with a succinct outline of her duties.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Saul is the author and founder of the non-partisan, independent newsletter Tangle, which summarizes the best arguments from the right and left on the big political news of the day.—
Isaac Saul,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taxes and applicable fees are charged separately when booking, and the pass doesn't include checked bags or seat assignments, which can be purchased separately.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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Committee assignments for the upcoming 2026 session have not been released.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To combat isolation amid shorter days, keep in touch with loved ones, NextStep4MentalHealth advises.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Look at the intent, Malik advises.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The final edition, which Knopf has sent to the printers, includes a foreword that outlines the changes in Giuffre’s life since the manuscript was completed in the fall of 2024.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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China’s Xi outlines global vision at major summit Chinese leader Xi Jinping further outlined his vision for a global order with Beijing at its center.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most recently, last year in Bangladesh, students mobilized to call for the end of a controversial quota system for government jobs.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her policy lens is rooted in her own experience growing up in a working-class family and juggling multiple jobs to pay the bills.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Briefs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briefs. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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