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make brief

VERB
compress
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abbreviate constrict cram restrict shorten shrink squeeze wrap
STRONG
abridge abstract bind coagulate concentrate consolidate contract cramp crowd crush decrease dehydrate epitomize narrow pack press ram reduce shrivel squash stuff summarize syncopate telescope tighten wedge
WEAK
boil down densen densify force into space press together
Antonyms
STRONGEST
amplify enlarge expand free grow increase lengthen let go open release
STRONG
add allow disperse extend loose loosen raise strengthen uncompress untie unwrinkle
WEAK
blow up fill stretch uncondense

Example Sentences

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The so-called “cooperative steering” function permits drivers to make brief, fine-grained adjustments to the steering and throttle without canceling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

He is also expected to make brief remarks during his visit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to attend the event with Modi later in the day, and make brief remarks.

From Reuters • May 23, 2023

Those who remain make brief escapes from their basements to cook outdoors.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2022

Against the amended bill, which was passed a few days afterward, there was a farther protest, from which we make brief extracts.

From The History of Dartmouth College by Smith, Baxter Perry