1
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a brisk exercise that many athletes use to warm up
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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
moved at a brisk walk through the exhibit
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3
as in busy
marked by much life, movement, or activity
brisk trading on the stock market
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Recent Examples of brisk
Tables packed with fresh produce and homemade goods were vibrantly on display as shoppers bustled on a brisk and sunny February morning.
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Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Daytime temperatures are milder, and the evenings are brisk.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
March is the ultimate transitional month, full of days that might oscillate between brisk winter temperatures and sunny springtime moments.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
In the earlier days of spring, a simple way to deal with brisk temperature swings is by way of long, leg-covering dresses in lightweight fabrics like cotton and linen, with tights hidden underneath.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
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Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
Daytime temperatures are milder, and the evenings are brisk.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
March is the ultimate transitional month, full of days that might oscillate between brisk winter temperatures and sunny springtime moments.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
In the earlier days of spring, a simple way to deal with brisk temperature swings is by way of long, leg-covering dresses in lightweight fabrics like cotton and linen, with tights hidden underneath.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
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Locals consistently rave about FIG and Leon’s Oyster Shop, though wandering around aimlessly—especially on the city’s lively King Street—is part of the fun, too.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anecdotally, schools with bell-to-bell bans report livelier lunchtime conversations, and some research suggests that time and distance are critical for counteracting phones’ addictive tendencies.—
Theo Peck-Suzuki,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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At the edges of the channel, near the walls, Rout and Lim’s team saw rapid fluctuations of molecules — those were the wiggly nucleoporins.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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One drone hit the world’s busiest airport, in Dubai, on Saturday, dashing hopes that flights could resume from the regional hub.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dubai International Airport, the busiest airport in the world, was one of the targets.—
Robert Stewart,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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Buffey is described as an energetic and dedicated special education teacher who brings enthusiasm and creativity to every lesson.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The deployment of Lewis O’Brien and Ollie Rathbone, playing as an energetic pair of No 10s behind the equally-mobile Sam Smith up front suited this intent wonderfully.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The veteran forward, re-acquired by the Panthers at the NHL trade deadline on Friday, made a quick impression in his first game back in South Florida with a goal and assist in Florida’s 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Experts interviewed by The Associated Press, citing satellite image analysis, say the school was probably struck amid a quick succession of bombs dropped on the compound.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tamarindo, a great stretch of beach for surfing, is equally famous for its nightlife, with buzzing spots like Chiquita's Tamarindo.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Mar. 2026
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Before sunrise, on a frigid, frozen lake south of Madison, Wisconsin, Zach Feiner is staring at a buzzing screen.—
Berly McCoy,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
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The animated series is run by Brad Walsh and Paul Corrigan, who ran the live-action series with me.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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That call will depend on your kid's maturity level and tolerance for animated violence.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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The foundation of San Diego’s fast start has been an organized, increasingly authoritative defensive spine led by Christopher McVey, Manu Duah and Kieran Sargeant.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Online records show that Kayumi's parents have owned and worked at multiple Popeyes fast food locations, including in Philadelphia, Brooklyn and Atlantic City.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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