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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Recent Examples of brisk
But expect a brisk wind with gusts around 18 mph, according to the National Weather Center in Miami.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Acceleration is brisk and the cabin remains quiet even at highway speeds.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Garden Club Co-President Jane Vidal said sales were brisk throughout the day Saturday at Ramona Oaks Park in San Diego Country Estates.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
The weather was brisk and sunny; from the window, the freeway traffic didn’t look bad yet.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2025
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Acceleration is brisk and the cabin remains quiet even at highway speeds.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Garden Club Co-President Jane Vidal said sales were brisk throughout the day Saturday at Ramona Oaks Park in San Diego Country Estates.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
The weather was brisk and sunny; from the window, the freeway traffic didn’t look bad yet.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
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The user's tale went on to generate a lively conversation in the comments section of the post.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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Domingo, one of the earliest VIP arrivals at the party, was showing off his style on the lane, ball in hand, as the lively room continued to fill up.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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The 20-year-old centre-back is one of the most exciting defensive prospects around and his move to the Santiago Bernabeu marks the highest point yet of a remarkably rapid rise.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 authorizes the rapid deportation of migrants from countries with which the United States is at war or that are attempting an invasion.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
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Topline Newark Liberty International Airport experienced a lengthy air traffic control outage Sunday morning, shortly before Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the airport should scale back its operations amid air traffic control issues at the busy New Jersey airport.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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New hotels are addressing the long-standing lack of good accommodations, and the harbor is now a busy stop for cruise ships bound for Lisbon and Málaga.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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That motion can help build strength that translates over to tons of daily tasks, like walking an energetic dog or opening a heavy door, to name a few.—
Christa Sgobba,
SELF,
12 May 2025
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The collection combines breathable, comfortable fabrics with a bold, energetic color palette—perfect for those constantly on the go.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Kidney is quick to credit those who helped him along the way, especially his inner circle.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Creators should leverage strengths, choosing formats requiring minimal upkeep for quick returns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Its production pedigree and glib roasting of materialism through the magic-using preppy Kaz set it apart from the majority of animated and live-action series alike.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
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New installments in development include a fifth chapter in the main series, an animated prequel, and a spin-off focused on Donnie Yen’s blind assassin, Caine.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Chinese factory activity contracted at its fastest pace in 16 months in April, adding urgency to Beijing’s efforts to roll out fresh economic stimulus.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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Such networks provide critical information on how fast carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases are building up in the air from fossil-fuel burning and other processes.—
Eric Morgan,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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And one of my personal favorites, a fiery abstract piece in Iñaki’s private dining room, was fashioned from curlicue cones of vibrant recycled paper.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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What To Know The volcano's summit features a caldera—formed by volcanic eruptions—and supports vibrant hydrothermal vent ecosystems populated by microbes, tube worms, crabs, fish, octopuses and more.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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