as in quickly
with great speed
strode off briskly to deal with the problem
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Recent Examples of briskly
After the shove, the video shows Niemi and his group walk briskly down the stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard that is home to a number of nightclubs and bars.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The early innings moved briskly, then the Guardians struck first in the fifth.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The taut nail-biter is well-acted, crafted with skill and briskly paced, running a tight 95 minutes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Under the direction and choreography of Christopher Gattelli, the show moves briskly, with energetic staging that embraces the heightened reality of its setting.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Lustau Amontillado Sherry Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice, and stir briskly for 10 to 20 seconds (longer for bigger ice, shorter for smaller).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States—and in which Iran has struck at Gulf Arab countries—has already shown how briskly a military crisis can become an economic one.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Eighth grader Ronnie Eckman was helping bring up the rear as the excited students walked briskly.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Walk briskly up a flight of stairs.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Mar. 2026
James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The early innings moved briskly, then the Guardians struck first in the fifth.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The taut nail-biter is well-acted, crafted with skill and briskly paced, running a tight 95 minutes.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Under the direction and choreography of Christopher Gattelli, the show moves briskly, with energetic staging that embraces the heightened reality of its setting.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Lustau Amontillado Sherry Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice, and stir briskly for 10 to 20 seconds (longer for bigger ice, shorter for smaller).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States—and in which Iran has struck at Gulf Arab countries—has already shown how briskly a military crisis can become an economic one.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Eighth grader Ronnie Eckman was helping bring up the rear as the excited students walked briskly.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Walk briskly up a flight of stairs.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briskly
Adverb
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Trinidad and Tobago disputes the spill’s size and severity, saying only 10 barrels spilled on May 1 and were quickly contained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Between the Oklahoma State orange, the flat brim, the motocross background and the way fans gravitated toward him, Fowler quickly became one of the most recognizable and most popular players on the PGA Tour.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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Instead, phone screens are rapidly replacing stores as the place where Chinese consumers buy their condoms, disinfectant, and dishwasher detergent.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Trouble for Warsh While market sentiment can shift rapidly, traders have removed any probability of a rate cut essentially through April 2031, according to fed funds futures pricing.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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In another foul play, the governor’s office swiftly, successfully moved to remove one of the judges, Lee Marsh, who had ruled against the 2022 gerrymander.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Wind that moves the shadows of clouds slowly or swiftly across mountain ranges, shadows that ask nothing of you except to notice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Electric vehicles have been widely adopted in China, thanks in part to years of now-defunct government subsidies and a fast-growing network of charging stations.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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The window for building a defensible software business around that kind of interface is closing faster than most people inside those businesses want to believe.—
Zach Lloyd,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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After multiple rounds of testing, this Nomadix blanket earned the T+L title of Best Overall Beach Blanket, largely due to its sandproof, waterproof fabric that’s smooth, quick-drying, and lightweight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Be aware that bananas can cause nearby fruits to ripen quicker, so place them accordingly.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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Plus, Towns’s contract would soon be for fifty-three million dollars per year.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Gas and oil prices are marginally down amid expectations Iran will respond to Trump’s framework soon.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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“Briskly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briskly. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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