as in quickly
with great speed
strode off briskly to deal with the problem
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Recent Examples of briskly
The taut nail-biter is well-acted, crafted with skill and briskly paced, running a tight 95 minutes.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Under the direction and choreography of Christopher Gattelli, the show moves briskly, with energetic staging that embraces the heightened reality of its setting.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Lustau Amontillado Sherry Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice, and stir briskly for 10 to 20 seconds (longer for bigger ice, shorter for smaller).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States—and in which Iran has struck at Gulf Arab countries—has already shown how briskly a military crisis can become an economic one.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Eighth grader Ronnie Eckman was helping bring up the rear as the excited students walked briskly.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
When the ale is nearing a boil, put it in another pitcher, pour it very gradually into the pitcher containing the egg mix, while stirring briskly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Walk briskly up a flight of stairs.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The sight of them gave me the creeps, triggering a desire to turn around and walk briskly in the other direction.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Under the direction and choreography of Christopher Gattelli, the show moves briskly, with energetic staging that embraces the heightened reality of its setting.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
Lustau Amontillado Sherry Add all ingredients to a mixing glass, add ice, and stir briskly for 10 to 20 seconds (longer for bigger ice, shorter for smaller).
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2026
The ongoing war involving Iran, Israel, and the United States—and in which Iran has struck at Gulf Arab countries—has already shown how briskly a military crisis can become an economic one.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Eighth grader Ronnie Eckman was helping bring up the rear as the excited students walked briskly.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
When the ale is nearing a boil, put it in another pitcher, pour it very gradually into the pitcher containing the egg mix, while stirring briskly to prevent the eggs from curdling.
—Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Walk briskly up a flight of stairs.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Mar. 2026
The sight of them gave me the creeps, triggering a desire to turn around and walk briskly in the other direction.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for briskly
Adverb
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Trump, along with the first lady and top Cabinet officials, was quickly whisked away.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Opponents will learn about his violent play style very quickly.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Our world will continue to evolve rapidly — but the enduring values that define a person should not.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The video circulated rapidly on social media, sparking fury as at least two White victims were pummeled into the ground by a group of Black suspects.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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But none of these conflicts affected so many corners of the world as swiftly as the Iran war.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Consider the other teams that, like the Mets, have high expectations and have swiftly reached a crossroads.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Healthcare costs also have gone up fast.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mercury in your 3rd House of Communication keeps conversations active and fast-moving.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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There’s no need to sacrifice style for comfort when packing light for your trip—toss a sweat-wicking, quick-drying exercise dress in your bag, like this stretchy pick from Outdoor Voices.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The only schools to have four players picked quicker were Michigan State with four of the top eight in 1967 and Notre Dame with four of the top 10 in 1946.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The sale, which is expected to be officially announced soon, is subject to approval by 75% of the 29 other team owners.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Roenicke never had a chance, taking over a team that would soon go on a salary dump that purged Betts, the 2018 AL MVP, along with 2012 AL Cy Young Award winner David Price.—
Jimmy Golen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Briskly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/briskly. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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