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briefs

NOUN
boxer shorts
Synonyms
WEAK
boxers drawers shorts underpants undershorts underwear
NOUN
panties
Synonyms
STRONG
bikini lingerie underclothes undergarment underpants undies
WEAK
intimate things
NOUN
pants
Synonyms
STRONGEST
knickers shorts slacks trousers underpants
STRONG
Bermudas bloomers breeches britches chaps chinos cords corduroys denims drawers dungarees jeans jodhpurs overalls pantaloons panties
WEAK
blue jeans boxer shorts clam diggers pedal pushers
NOUN
underwear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bikini bra corset lingerie shorts undergarment underpants undershirt
STRONG
BVDs G-string Jockeys™ boxers drawers loincloth panties skivvies underclothes underclothing undies
WEAK
Jockey™ shorts boxer shorts intimate things long johns smallclothes underthings

Example Sentences

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So the department had to withdraw large portions of four different briefs filed in this case, retract multiple statements made at oral arguments, and ask Castel to correct his own opinion repeating this error.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

Over the last couple of years, AI-generated material has appeared in legal briefs and medical diagnoses.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

But on Saturday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he hoped the administration briefs "all senators" on the operation.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

When Anthropic released an AI agent last month seemingly capable of producing legal briefs and financial reports, investors panicked.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

I could now spend the day reading, writing letters, discussing issues with my comrades, or formulating legal briefs.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.