as in quickly
with great speed
strode off briskly to deal with the problem
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Recent Examples of briskly
Glenn moved through the mixed zone interview area briskly, eyes red-rimmed, skates still on.
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Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Add ice and stir briskly for 10 seconds (if using small ice) to 25 seconds (if using big ice).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
As in years past, the luncheon also came with a bit of gentle coaching about what to do — and not to do — should one’s name be called on Oscar night, including moving briskly to the stage, keeping remarks to no more than 45 seconds and not leaning into the microphone.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The report puts a downbeat end to an otherwise solid year for shopping activity, with higher-end consumers spending briskly through much of 2025, though those on the lower end of the income spectrum were more cautious.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
One walks briskly, one staggers.
—Chen Yuhong, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
Emotional depth and suspense both seem out of reach in a story that moves along briskly enough, without ever feeling like more than a formulaic outline.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Taking place in real time, Mercy mercifully moves along fairly briskly.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Even assuming average incomes wax briskly to hit $100,000 by the end of 2035, that’s a huge chunk, amounting to more than one dollar in seven, before accounting for payroll and income taxes.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Add ice and stir briskly for 10 seconds (if using small ice) to 25 seconds (if using big ice).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
As in years past, the luncheon also came with a bit of gentle coaching about what to do — and not to do — should one’s name be called on Oscar night, including moving briskly to the stage, keeping remarks to no more than 45 seconds and not leaning into the microphone.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The report puts a downbeat end to an otherwise solid year for shopping activity, with higher-end consumers spending briskly through much of 2025, though those on the lower end of the income spectrum were more cautious.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
One walks briskly, one staggers.
—Chen Yuhong, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
Emotional depth and suspense both seem out of reach in a story that moves along briskly enough, without ever feeling like more than a formulaic outline.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Taking place in real time, Mercy mercifully moves along fairly briskly.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Even assuming average incomes wax briskly to hit $100,000 by the end of 2035, that’s a huge chunk, amounting to more than one dollar in seven, before accounting for payroll and income taxes.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briskly
Adverb
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Within just two million years of the Great Dying, these animals had already conquered diverse global niches — showing how quickly life rebounded and radiated following the planet’s most severe mass extinction.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Gu, who often answers so quickly and comprehensively, for once struggled to find the words.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Hot pot is the ancient cookery method of rapidly poaching bite-sized morsels of fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, and tofu in a communal tableside broth.—
Natasha Pickowicz,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Friday morning to hold an anti-ICE protest, joining a rapidly growing list of high schools in DFW to protest ICE activity in the area.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Upon his arrival, Thaksin was sentenced to eight years in prison on earlier corruption convictions, a term swiftly reduced to one year following a royal pardon.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Dreams swiftly turn to survival strategies in Anthony Chen‘s gentle, perceptive domestic saga, and love isn’t always enough to live on.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Mortgage rates are falling, wages are rising faster than home prices and homebuyers are scooping up their biggest discounts in years, some analysts told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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If other states mint new millionaires faster—through a tech boom (in California), an energy boom (in Texas), or real-estate inflation (in Florida)—New York’s slice shrinks regardless of migration.—
Christopher Marquis,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Nonetheless, Wrexham have surged up the divisions quicker than anyone would have envisaged when Mac and Reynolds took over at The Racecourse Ground in February 2021, when the club were in the fifth tier of the domestic game.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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High-school graduates are finding jobs quicker than college graduates, an unprecedented trend.—
Annie Lowrey,
The Atlantic,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Breakfast is a busy affair, but those in signature suites can eat in the lounge (soon to be renovated but with a great view) or order room service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The strike could come as soon as Saturday or Sunday.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Briskly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briskly. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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