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
Sales were brisk, but the main event was Nacua’s appearance.
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Maybe that’s because the Pacers team store was doing such brisk business.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Luis Costa, global head of EM sovereign credit at Citigroup Global Markets, signaled the muted reaction could be, in part, attributed to hopes of a brisk resolution to the conflict.
—Ruxandra Iordache,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 June 2025
Related article Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change
The findings showed that as the amount of daily walking increased, the risk of chronic low back pain decreased, and preliminary evidence revealed moderate or brisk walking was more protective than a slow pace, Pocovi said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Maybe that’s because the Pacers team store was doing such brisk business.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Luis Costa, global head of EM sovereign credit at Citigroup Global Markets, signaled the muted reaction could be, in part, attributed to hopes of a brisk resolution to the conflict.
—Ruxandra Iordache,kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 June 2025
Related article Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change
The findings showed that as the amount of daily walking increased, the risk of chronic low back pain decreased, and preliminary evidence revealed moderate or brisk walking was more protective than a slow pace, Pocovi said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
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In February, a lively and well-attended protest march took over the streets of downtown McAllen; a news site compared it to a celebration after a high-school-football victory.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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Despite multiple comeback attempts, Miami dropped the series opener to the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-5, in front of a lively crowd of 16,715 fans—many of whom stayed for the postgame fireworks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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But without affordable renewables (or rapid breakthroughs in nuclear fusion) the electricity to feed all those AI data centers may not arrive in time.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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With the end of military restrictions on building came rapid expansion into working-class districts.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
1 July 2025
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Shop Now For busy spots (like back doors and side passages), a hardwired camera can save you a lot of charging.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Why Family Fitness Works: Fun, Consistency, and Motivation Getting the whole family active can feel like a challenge, especially with the busy nature of life.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Both Explorer’s Lounge and the Pinnacle Bar are on the quieter side, while Rolling Stone Lounge and Billboard Onboard have live music and a more energetic vibe, particularly later in the evening.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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That coherence is a physical, energetic property in one’s mind-body system.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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And 3) The other social media platforms have been quick to allow the swap.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Chicago police and City Hall officials were quick to note that the shooting was targeted and the victims didn’t live in the neighborhood.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The firm, which was founded three years ago by Julian Jacob, will then focus on transforming other toy brands into animated and live-action series, digital shorts, casual and mobile games, and immersive formats designed for today’s digitally native generation.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Martinsen described Arlo as an unusually animated and communicative baby.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Her successor is Kirk Tanner, a PepsiCo alum-turned-CEO of Wendy’s who led the fast food chain’s collabs with brands from Spongebob to Takis.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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There's no denying annual smartphone releases have settled into a routine—flat glass slabs with slightly faster processors and better cameras.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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The serene scene is meant to mimic the dichotomy of the scent: a powerful blend of florals mixed with vibrant woody notes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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What began as a creative outlet among friends quickly evolved into a vibrant collective.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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