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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as in busy
marked by much life, movement, or activity
brisk trading on the stock market
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Recent Examples of brisk
Humidity creeps back into the picture on Sunday with highs in the low 90s, increasing clouds and brisk southwest winds ahead of a strong cold front.
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Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Consumers haven’t slowed down their brisk spending.
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Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
But there are moments of the season that simply call out for a brisk read.
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Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
And research has found that people who walk at a brisker pace tend to show signs of slower biological aging.
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Lucia Aronica,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brisk
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
Consumers haven’t slowed down their brisk spending.
—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
But there are moments of the season that simply call out for a brisk read.
—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
10 June 2026
And research has found that people who walk at a brisker pace tend to show signs of slower biological aging.
—
Lucia Aronica,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for brisk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
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Similarly, the lively Doyles Irish Pub serves classic pub fare such as wings, a Reuben sandwich, and fish and chips.
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In the evening, Banff’s newest late-night spot, The Dusty Boot Saloon, channels cowboy country motifs through nostalgic saloon energy and a lively dance hall, stage for live music and hidden lounges.
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Improvements in blood tests, meanwhile, dovetail with rapid developments in treatments for various cancers, making the disease ever more survivable or even curable.
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Cohen said Humble Robotics is working to make cabless vehicles applicable to public roads, particularly those surrounding the busy ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
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If there is a busy period during the day, let children know in advance and then follow through by setting aside time later to connect.
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Personalized treatments are built around three pillars—energetic renewal, conscious longevity, and stress management—and integrated with the landscape and architecture of the property and the regional cuisine.
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Space hurricanes occur in the Earth’s ionosphere and magnetosphere near the magnetic poles, where streams of energetic particles interact with the atmosphere.
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Either way, Aestura’s Atobarrier 365 Ceramide Cream Mist is an easy way to give quick hydration to dry, stressed skin, thanks to an ultrafine spray packed with ceramides.
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From California politics to safety concerns on Sacramento roads, here’s a quick digest of some of the top stories for June 23, 2026.
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The device will completely block the ear canal and cause a low buzzing noise that makes drifting off hard.
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Hudson Square is a thriving and buzzing creative hub–and the Dominick’s Street Art Search is designed so their guests could experience exactly that.
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The latest entry in Disney and Pixar’s beloved animated franchise is targeting a debut of $145 million to $150 million from 4,400 North American theaters.
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In recent years, Hollywood decided adult comedies were not good bets in movie theaters, and instead focused heavily on superheroes and animated films.
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Europe is the planet’s fastest warming continent, heating at around two to three times the global average.
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The Meridian resident was considered a fugitive after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop in Eagle just after midnight on May 7, after being clocked at speeds of faster than 80 mph on Chinden Road, the release said.
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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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