as in quickly
with great speed
strode off briskly to deal with the problem
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Recent Examples of briskly
The Giants briskly filled that need by signing the top free-agent shortstop on the market to a seven-year, $182 million contract.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Add ice and stir briskly for 10 seconds (if using small ice) to 25 seconds (if using big ice).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Listings in Jefferson County moved briskly, at a median 36 days listed compared to the August national median of 60 days on the market.
—Usa Today Network, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
And editor Sakura Seya does a briskly efficient job of making the metro-corridor Moebius strip feel not only plausible, but solidly real, with only some later developments allowing for any variation in shot style or rhythm.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Financial details remain undisclosed, but international presales moved briskly at film markets over the past year, suggesting Yeon and his collaborators have likely already made a tidy return.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
By that yardstick, this clearance moved briskly.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There are multiple scenes of him as a younger man walking briskly on city streets, briefcase tucked under an arm – purposeful, directed, not idling or taking in the ambiance around him.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Walking briskly, shovelling snow, or cycling in a winter coat can lead to overheating.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Add ice and stir briskly for 10 seconds (if using small ice) to 25 seconds (if using big ice).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2025
Listings in Jefferson County moved briskly, at a median 36 days listed compared to the August national median of 60 days on the market.
—Usa Today Network, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
And editor Sakura Seya does a briskly efficient job of making the metro-corridor Moebius strip feel not only plausible, but solidly real, with only some later developments allowing for any variation in shot style or rhythm.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Financial details remain undisclosed, but international presales moved briskly at film markets over the past year, suggesting Yeon and his collaborators have likely already made a tidy return.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
By that yardstick, this clearance moved briskly.
—Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
There are multiple scenes of him as a younger man walking briskly on city streets, briefcase tucked under an arm – purposeful, directed, not idling or taking in the ambiance around him.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Walking briskly, shovelling snow, or cycling in a winter coat can lead to overheating.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briskly
Adverb
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The devout Mormon quickly developed a penchant for partying like many a college student before her.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Shuttle service is available but fills up quickly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Fueled by technology, our language adapts to new slang trends more rapidly than ever.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The news comes roughly three months after KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix, rapidly becoming a pop culture phenomenon.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The small leaf pieces will integrate into the turf and break down swiftly.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, research shows that deep breathing can help people fall asleep faster by calming the nervous system and slowing their heart rate.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Stock up Easton Cowan Amongst the entire Leafs team, Cowan’s stock has risen quicker than any other player from the start of training camp.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Police said a quick-thinking witness closed and locked the door of the synagogue and called the police, preventing the attacker from entering and killing a larger number of people.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Oct. 2025
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Kay Barnes, a former Kansas City mayor, is serving in the role temporarily, but the county legislature will soon vote on an interim executive to serve until November 2026.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Briskly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briskly. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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