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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Encyclicals aren’t meant to be strict policy briefs but rather a letter on a topic the pope wants the global Catholic community to seriously reflect upon.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

The parties were due to file briefs on the subject when the government suddenly announced a settlement had been reached.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The latest incident was reported by the Supreme Court of Alabama last Friday, where an attorney submitted two briefs with eight AI-fabricated cases and quotations.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Ticket Exchange, set up by Edinburgh fan Carey McEvoy, says Scotland fans can swap and sell World Cup briefs without "obnoxious" resale mark-ups.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 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

briefs

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