as in quickly
with great speed
strode off briskly to deal with the problem
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Recent Examples of briskly
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.
—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
In goes a scoop of lard, then eight corn tortillas, fanned out and briskly dressed with onions, salsas rojo and verde, and ragged strips of beef.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
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
In goes a scoop of lard, then eight corn tortillas, fanned out and briskly dressed with onions, salsas rojo and verde, and ragged strips of beef.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briskly
Adverb
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Chris Tanouye / Getty Images Head coach Karl Smesko said the key was how quickly his team adjusted after a shaky first quarter.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Due to the high winds, high temperatures and low humidity, the National Weather Service said fires could spread rapidly in the area.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the most invasive insect species in Connecticut, is rapidly spreading and finding more territory in the state.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Bilton swiftly fired Pelley, but failed to silence him.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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To make matters worse, microbiome testing has gotten cheaper and faster, but not more accurate.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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But this case shows that assumption can fall apart fast.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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However, analysts at Citi believe trade flows through the critical waterway will resume quicker than previously anticipated.—
Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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This aided Toyota’s race as its cars gained time, then got quicker again compared to its rivals as the temperatures rose.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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The only time Team USA managed to put the ball in the net sooner was in 2002 against Portugal (29th minute) and in a 1930 meeting with Paraguay (15th minute).—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Briskly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briskly. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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