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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

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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

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

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2022

I knew they were from Grande Anse, because the village baker, at whose shop they were wont to make brief halts, told me a good deal about them: he knew each one by name.

From Two Years in the French West Indies by Hearn, Lafcadio

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