as in quickly
with great speed
strode off briskly to deal with the problem
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Recent Examples of briskly
Obama briskly entered and immediately apologized for tardiness.
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Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Early announces, briskly nodding.
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Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
Stuart Meltzer, artistic director of Zoetic Stage and here guest directing at GableStage, keeps the action moving briskly while still allowing the play’s more powerful moments room to breathe.
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Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Maverick outlines Lean’s entrée into the British film industry in briskly entertaining fashion.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Vidal covers this briskly but omits the surreal postlude in which Hearst had the young woman dressed like a princess in a long white gown and paraded her through New York City to a rally at Madison Square Garden before a reception with President McKinley at the White House.
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Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Vintage styles move briskly on resale sites while new designs are equally as popular.
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Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
The interview ends, and Mbappé is briskly presented with a pile of Real Madrid shirts to be signed.
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Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Early announces, briskly nodding.
—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
Stuart Meltzer, artistic director of Zoetic Stage and here guest directing at GableStage, keeps the action moving briskly while still allowing the play’s more powerful moments room to breathe.
—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
Maverick outlines Lean’s entrée into the British film industry in briskly entertaining fashion.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Vidal covers this briskly but omits the surreal postlude in which Hearst had the young woman dressed like a princess in a long white gown and paraded her through New York City to a rally at Madison Square Garden before a reception with President McKinley at the White House.
—
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Vintage styles move briskly on resale sites while new designs are equally as popular.
—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
The interview ends, and Mbappé is briskly presented with a pile of Real Madrid shirts to be signed.
—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briskly
Adverb
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.
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That came one week after Cape Verde held Spain's superstars scoreless in a 0-0 draw in their opener in Atlanta behind a stellar performance from goalie Vozinha, who quickly became one of the biggest stories of the tournament.
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Both warm water and sunlight can cause algae to rapidly multiply, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Now, an inquiry into why a B-52 Stratofortress crashed Monday shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Fore Base, killing eight, is renewing questions about the 70-year-old planes, their purpose in the rapidly modernizing military landscape and their future.
Adverb
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UConn fires back UConn swiftly fired back at the concerns raised by the advisory board when contacted by The Courant for comment.
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
Adverb
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Democrats offered the legislation, which failed on a party-line vote, ahead of a fast-approaching July 1 deadline, when the borrowing limits will take effect for Americans nationwide.
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How visual clutter quietly overstimulates the brain Visual noise adds up faster than most people realize.
Adverb
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Make your life easier, and your travel day quicker, by purchasing a variety of 3-ounce reusable travel bottles to keep all your toiletries in, from spray bottles for aerosols and squeeze bottles for liquid soaps or moisturizers.
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That includes a pair of loose capri pants inspired by Jennifer Lopez as well as some quick-drying shorts from Lands’ End that are currently 40 percent off.
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Trump might soon gain another ideological bedfellow in Peru with the election of Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of late autocrat Alberto Fujimori.
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Casting and ticket info will be announced soon.
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“Briskly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briskly. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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