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
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Some were crying, their tears freezing in the brisk air.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The volunteers wanted to enjoy the brisk evening and gather around an outdoor fireplace to make S’mores and enjoy a beer or two.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The finish is brisk with balanced acidity and a soft texture.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Adjective
Spanish rock legends Hombres G acknowledged the brisk conditions.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Some were crying, their tears freezing in the brisk air.
—Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
The volunteers wanted to enjoy the brisk evening and gather around an outdoor fireplace to make S’mores and enjoy a beer or two.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
The finish is brisk with balanced acidity and a soft texture.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
Adjective
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In February, a lively and well-attended protest march took over the streets of downtown McAllen; a news site compared it to a celebration after a high-school-football victory.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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The music was lively, and the people were friendly.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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But without affordable renewables (or rapid breakthroughs in nuclear fusion) the electricity to feed all those AI data centers may not arrive in time.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Stay open to rapid communication, travel opportunities, or passionate connections.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Mammoth Bar - This seemed to be the busiest place during the day due to its convenient location right next to Mammoth’s 1st tee and 18th green.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Major airports are large, busy, and often behind schedule.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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Born 12 years apart, videos shared by their mom online show an energetic and happy Izzy Offett and a reserved Wayland Coe through the years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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These curious cats are energetic, curious and know their names.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The swarm — hundreds of small earthquakes hitting the same area in quick succession — started around 1:30 a.m.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin
July 9,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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Chicago police and City Hall officials were quick to note that the shooting was targeted and the victims didn’t live in the neighborhood.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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Still, you'll be rewarded with top-notch picture processing matched with vibrant brightness and colors, as well as Samsung's pedestal-style floating-screen design and plenty of gaming features.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Solar geoengineering activities involve cooling the Earth by reflecting sunlight into space through the dispersal of small particles into the upper atmosphere or by increasing the size and brightness of clouds over the ocean, among other ideas.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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The firm, which was founded three years ago by Julian Jacob, will then focus on transforming other toy brands into animated and live-action series, digital shorts, casual and mobile games, and immersive formats designed for today’s digitally native generation.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Martinsen described Arlo as an unusually animated and communicative baby.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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There's no denying annual smartphone releases have settled into a routine—flat glass slabs with slightly faster processors and better cameras.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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These strategic moves could reshape how fast renewable power is deployed, who controls it, and whether communities benefit equitably.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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