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briefed

ADJECTIVE
informed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abreast knowledgeable learned
STRONG
acquainted apprized enlightened posted primed savvy up versed
WEAK
au courant au fait erudite expert familiar in the know into know the score know what's what on top of reliable tuned-in up on up-to-date versant well-read wise to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorant uninformed
WEAK
unaware unknowledgeable
ADJECTIVE
instructed
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advised
STRONG
educated informed learned
WEAK
knowledgeable
Antonyms
STRONG
ignorant stupid uninformed

Example Sentences

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Iran has told Pakistan that ending such threats could help convince hard-liners that now is time to restart talks, according to an Iranian diplomat and other people briefed on the communications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

According to the indictment, Van Dyke was first briefed on the U.S. plan on Dec. 8.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Little has been briefed about the specifics of the conversation between Lammy and Vance, but the policy differences between the two governments are clear, as is the state of the relationship between their bosses.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

ProPublica’s description of the previously unreported meeting comes from several people who were in the room or were briefed on the gathering.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

I briefed them on my trip to Africa, about the support we had received and the offers of training.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela