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briefs Synonyms

Another word for briefs

Choosing another word for briefs depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Close-fitting, legless underpants or swimming trunks.

Usage Example

"He packed several pairs of cotton underpants and socks for the weekend trip."

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underpants
Strong
underwear
undies
panties
knickers

• noun (Context 2)

Concise written summaries of facts and legal points prepared for a court case, or sets of instructions and information given for a task (plural of brief).

Usage Example

"The attorneys submitted their legal summaries to the appellate court ahead of the oral arguments."

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summaries
outlines
dossiers
Weak
instructions

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Briefs. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/briefs
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