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
On a brisk weekday in October 2023, three sewing machines hummed while experimental indie pop played quietly inside a warehouse near the airport in Missoula, Montana.
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Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2025
Parents and their children stood in line at a suburban Virginia parking lot one week before Christmas on a brisk December night.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Combined with brisk winds and low humidity, these conditions are bringing an Arctic chill to the Windy City.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
But there was no need: The wind was a brisk but manageable 15 mph, and the fire was contained before dawn with no homes damaged and no one hurt.
—Matteo Moschella, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2025
Parents and their children stood in line at a suburban Virginia parking lot one week before Christmas on a brisk December night.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Combined with brisk winds and low humidity, these conditions are bringing an Arctic chill to the Windy City.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
But there was no need: The wind was a brisk but manageable 15 mph, and the fire was contained before dawn with no homes damaged and no one hurt.
—Matteo Moschella, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
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That judgment works for me, but of course in their lively custom NR readers should feel free to improve my understanding of the matter in the comments section.—
Neal B. Freeman,
National Review,
11 Feb. 2025
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If the fashion on the sidelines wasn't enough to hype up attendees, a lively dance performance to kick off the runway show did the trick.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Launching the food tours While in college, Saba witnessed Nashville's rapid growth.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
10 Feb. 2025
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After World War II, economic growth and GI benefits fueled another rapid building boom.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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While Arrowhead Stadium will be empty in 2025, T-Mobile Center, Midland Theatre, Uptown Theater, Starlight and others are busy.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2025
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December was busy as ever, squeezing in bites between holiday parties, restaurant reviews and end-of-year deadlines.—
Rachel Bernhard,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Whatever the reason, pop the top and embrace this energetic, aromatic, and balanced to the very last drop.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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While the mood throughout the night was mostly energetic and festive, a few speakers took aim at Trump's policies.—
Axios,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
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Heim was quick to acknowledge the chaos, the unpredictability of Daytona races, and the pressure during the final laps, noting the challenges of maintaining control with worn tires while surrounded by other drivers pushing for top positions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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But Garcia warned that people can sometimes be too quick to reject potential partners based on superficial qualities if people don't live up to their fantasies.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Unlike many children’s TV shows, the animated CoComelon doesn’t feature celebrity cameos—but CoComelon Classroom does.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
12 Feb. 2025
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The longer answer: Yes, animated shows do have some analogous production techniques to the live-action bottle episode.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Gaps in achievement, or academic performance, between Black and white students grows fastest in more segregated school districts, per a 2022 report from global education organization ASCD.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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Customers were 'like family' Frontier Airlines launches nonstop service from CT airport with fares as low as $49 Popular fast food chicken chain applies for permit to open another location in CT Winter storm watch issued for parts of CT.—
Mark Maglio,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2025
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The tees’ durability and vibrant colors stand out, while the consistent teeing height of Martini’s popular step-up model is a key selling point.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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Another code, the vibrant color palettes which feature greens, oranges, and reds that pop when worn also returned.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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