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
Leisurely walking, especially for short distances, may not be enough to get the full potential benefit compared with walking longer distances at a brisker pace.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
There is actually no preferred lie rule in the rules of golf but many courses do put out their own rules once leaves are falling at a brisk pace.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Even moderate exercise, like a brisk walk, can improve your mood, sleep, and overall energy levels.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Organizations like the National Institutes of Health continue to recommend moderate to vigorous activity — such as brisk walking, running, or cycling — as the backbone of good health.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
There is actually no preferred lie rule in the rules of golf but many courses do put out their own rules once leaves are falling at a brisk pace.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
Even moderate exercise, like a brisk walk, can improve your mood, sleep, and overall energy levels.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Organizations like the National Institutes of Health continue to recommend moderate to vigorous activity — such as brisk walking, running, or cycling — as the backbone of good health.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
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With eight children in total, the Baldwin family blends Hollywood legacy with a lively, modern-day parenting journey.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The wave of debuts was of course the conversation of the week, bringing a sense of buzz and freshness that made Paris feel lively and full of energy.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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An end to the fighting is expected to lead to rapid increases in the supply of food and other basic needs.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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Over and over, the department has used the threat of pulling federal funding to force compliance with new directives and rapid shifts in policy.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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As Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports pointed out, Belichick was busy hitting the recruiting trail during North Carolina's bye week, suggesting the head coach is still looking for talent to help the Tar Heels beyond this season.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Loads more news from a busy MIA, including a YouTube exec breaking ranks on the usual radio silence over the platform’s ratings versus broadcast figures, is right here.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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Alvarado has become Colombia's most energetic proponent of the technique.—
John Otis,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Patterson is energetic and fun here.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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For example, a question about how much remaining personal time off an employee has gets a quick response without having to open a case with HR.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Audio is fine for quick answers, while the slim design looks good in a hallway.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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The unconventional thriller played like gangbusters to the buzzing New York crowd.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the time of his sentencing, Williams was a buzzing rapper, with his 2021 mixtape Shiesty Season, his only full-length project, peaking at Number Three on the Billboard 200.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
7 Oct. 2025
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The tour news was first shared with select media and fans at a top-secret private event Sunday night at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland that included a viewing of Rush’s induction speeches and performance and ended with a loose, animated interview with Lee and Lifeson.—
Annie Zaleski,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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The director and father of two made that concern a driving principle of his new film, Scarlet, a fantastical animated adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet that opens at New York Film Festival next week.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The latest optical atomic clocks use faster atoms such as ytterbium, which tick up to 100 trillion times per second.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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As clients look for more agility, authenticity and accountability, Barbut said Rimaks is well-positioned to provide fast, flexible prototyping with low MOQs and short lead times.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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