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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

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

Even as he was beginning to show signs of cognitive decline, Bruce Willis was still earning upwards of $2 million to make brief appearances in a string of low-budget action films.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2023

Some of the structures are like sarais, or motels, a place for the animals to make brief stops before traveling onward.

From New York Times • Jun. 27, 2022

It is hardly possible to make brief statements about it that would be secure.

From Oxford Lectures on Poetry by Bradley, Andrew Cecil