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
That’s a little over 21 minutes each day of something like brisk walking.
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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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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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Even though weather forecasts suggest the season may not be as busy as last year, experts said the public — especially those living near coastal areas of Florida and the United States — should remain vigilant.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
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
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Shooting victim Sarah Milgrim remembered as 'a light' who fought antisemitism Israeli Embassy shooting: See the scene Real quick All American Rejects singer explains what's up with viral pop-up shows.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This streamlines workflows, automates tasks and leads to quicker decisions.—
Stephen Litjens,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The newcomer enrolled in tap classes, and trained fastidiously with associate choreographer Rachelle Rak, figuring out how an animated siren might walk and stand.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This is her opportunity to step up into a more prominent role, and the quiet ONO is disappearing in favor of this, more animated and aggressive version.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Parents appreciate the leakproof design and BPA-free materials and babies will appreciate the fast nipple flow.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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And after a third-place finish at the only other race he’s been in this year — the Daytona 500 — who’s to say Johnson can’t be the fastest again?—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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If your travel wardrobe skews neutral, this vibrant set is the perfect way to shake things up.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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The actress recently stepped out in Los Angeles wearing a vibrant orange halter-neck bathing suit from Lands’ End.—
Jennifer Chan,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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