as in concisely
in a few words
the witness answered the prosecutor's questions rather laconically and had to be coaxed into giving more details
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Adverb
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Practice answering concisely and confidently in your own voice.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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It was followed by a celebration on the terrace of Galeries Lafayette, Mumbai — interrupted briefly by a rain shower — which many from the team hailed as an omen of good luck.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Florida’s chief financial officer Blaise Ingoglia briefly filed a request to join the lawsuit on the college’s behalf, but withdrew it the following day, according to court filings.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The Yangs were called in and curtly told the judgment was being overturned, their lawsuit dismissed without trial.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Laconically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laconically. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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