1
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a brisk exercise that many athletes use to warm up
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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
moved at a brisk walk through the exhibit
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3
as in busy
marked by much life, movement, or activity
brisk trading on the stock market
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as in vigorousness
the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity
the briskness of the shopping scene at the mall makes it a good candidate for our next store
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Recent Examples of brisk
Sarah Bonnema, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
Spring Charm provokes introspection and ebullience all at once, much like a vibrant spring morning when the cherry trees are beginning to blossom, yet the air is still brisk with the last of winter’s chill.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
For example, a 170-pound person can burn 324 calories in an hour of walking at a moderate pace and burn 371 calories at a brisk (fast) pace.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
The chippies, pubs and merchandise stalls on Goodison Road are doing brisk business, as fans arrive extra early to soak up precious last memories.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
That’s a little over 21 minutes each day of something like brisk walking.
—Sarah Bonnema, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
Spring Charm provokes introspection and ebullience all at once, much like a vibrant spring morning when the cherry trees are beginning to blossom, yet the air is still brisk with the last of winter’s chill.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
For example, a 170-pound person can burn 324 calories in an hour of walking at a moderate pace and burn 371 calories at a brisk (fast) pace.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
The chippies, pubs and merchandise stalls on Goodison Road are doing brisk business, as fans arrive extra early to soak up precious last memories.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
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Thus began a lively rivalry with Lee, who quickly learned Clemens possesses a killer serve.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In lieu of bunking in the 4,000-square-foot Lord House, built in 1962 just off of Mulholland Drive, rent it out by the hour and host a lively pool party.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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The consequences of warming will probably vary widely across the world, the report found: rapid thawing of Arctic sea ice, drier seasons in the Amazon, excess rain in places such as Alaska, northern Europe and the Sahel in north-central Africa.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Stocks covered in Thursday’s rapid fire at the end of the video were: e.l.f.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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April Kiser, a spokesperson for Arkansas State Parks, said Memorial Day weekend is a particularly busy time for state parks.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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The company will be quite busy once the first one comes online.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 May 2025
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Host Jennifer Lopez opened the show with an energetic dance number to a medley that included a mashup of songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Rod Stewart, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, closed out the evening with an energetic performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The original rat killer Published April 25, 2007 With one quick flick of his wrist, Scott Mellanby felled a rodent and became part of South Florida sports lore.—
Jeff Kleinman,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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As with uptime, Bluehost's quick and reliable customer support continues to impress us in testing.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Other steps to help reduce damage include face masks or glasses made to shield blue light, or just simply lowering the brightness of your phone.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
21 May 2025
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Both cameras capture good detail and color (for a tablet) without overdoing the brightness.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, an animated Predator movie called Predator: Killer of Killers is coming to Hulu this summer.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
1 June 2025
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Even with Bailey singing her lovestruck heart out, Rob Marshall's redo doesn't make the same refreshing splash as the 1989 animated classic but gets points for trying with a more logical narrative.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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And with a massive battery and blazing fast performance, it’s built to keep up with however messy your digital life gets.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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The White House has also called for faster regulatory approval for reactors – including small modular reactors.—
Pippa Stevens,
CNBC,
3 June 2025
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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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