as in quickly
with great speed
strode off briskly to deal with the problem
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Recent Examples of briskly
Add ice and stir briskly for 10 seconds (if using small ice) to 25 seconds (if using big ice).
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
Spend a few minutes briskly walking or marching in place, practicing shoulder rolls, arm circles, a torso twist and alternating between a downward facing dog and a plank.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
That first run of 3,600 copies sold briskly, the crossword grid transported by booksellers across and beyond the urban grid of New York; ten more printings quickly followed.
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
Walk briskly — no running please — as soon as the gates open to the Candy Palace or Trolley Treats to get in line for a wristband.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
The disconnect must mean that incomes are rising briskly.
—Molly Smith, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
The head coach wasn’t there either, as Brian Kelly had briskly walked from the postgame handshake at midfield to the end zone tunnel, receiving boos from the few LSU remaining fans.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
The story starts to unfold more briskly once Nolan gets Tully to agree to exchange Elsbeth for the increasingly and very loudly distraught store staffer in costume as Raggedy Ann.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 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
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
Spend a few minutes briskly walking or marching in place, practicing shoulder rolls, arm circles, a torso twist and alternating between a downward facing dog and a plank.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
That first run of 3,600 copies sold briskly, the crossword grid transported by booksellers across and beyond the urban grid of New York; ten more printings quickly followed.
—Literary Hub, 25 Nov. 2025
Walk briskly — no running please — as soon as the gates open to the Candy Palace or Trolley Treats to get in line for a wristband.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 25 Nov. 2025
The disconnect must mean that incomes are rising briskly.
—Molly Smith, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
The head coach wasn’t there either, as Brian Kelly had briskly walked from the postgame handshake at midfield to the end zone tunnel, receiving boos from the few LSU remaining fans.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
The story starts to unfold more briskly once Nolan gets Tully to agree to exchange Elsbeth for the increasingly and very loudly distraught store staffer in costume as Raggedy Ann.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briskly
Adverb
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Rice quickly replaced Parolin with Fielder and sophomore forward Dylan Andrews with sophomore forward Pearson Carmichael.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The video, narrated with dry sarcasm and visible exhaustion, quickly went viral.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But her condition rapidly worsened.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The 25-year-old menswear influencer produces content rooted in educational style advice that often focuses on timeless brands like Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani, and has rapidly amassed over 500,000 followers across TikTok and Instagram since 2022.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But Trump’s description of the Mexican trafficking world – one dominated by a few cartels that can be swiftly defeated – is at odds with how the crime organizations actually operate, experts say.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pine works swiftly to gather information on Roper's deal and even forms an alliance with his boss's girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki) who is plotting her own escape.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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It’s wrapped in coral velvet — a soft and highly absorbent fabric that dries fast, according to shoppers.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Some call it timeless, but others worry that in the world of quick-circuiting online trends, color drenching might be a regrettable move.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Spanx elevates its plain T-shirt by making it out of a buttery-soft, stretchable fabric that is moisture-wicking and quick-drying.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Senate rejected a three-year extension last month, but serious bipartisan talks are underway in hopes of finding a compromise soon, reportedly early next week.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to a Mercury News report from the time, the neighbor called for help, and was soon joined by another resident who described the apartment as having been ransacked.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Briskly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briskly. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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