as in to interrogate
to officially ask (someone) about a job that has been done or about an experience
Police debriefed the hostages upon their return. The pilot was debriefed after his flight.
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Recent Examples of debrief
Once a project is complete, and the team convenes to debrief about what went well and what went wrong, no individual is more important than another.
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Dr. Michelle Frasher, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Key got to Newport on Saturday, June 22, debriefing with Fitch over dinner.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
At the test’s end, our group gathered under an oak tree to debrief.
—Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
After the airport, Lewis-Martin went to Aidala’s office and, after debriefing with him, went on his evening program, as scheduled.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2024
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Dr. Michelle Frasher, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Key got to Newport on Saturday, June 22, debriefing with Fitch over dinner.
—Zack Rosenblatt, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
At the test’s end, our group gathered under an oak tree to debrief.
—Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
After the airport, Lewis-Martin went to Aidala’s office and, after debriefing with him, went on his evening program, as scheduled.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debrief
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The results interrogate pearl-clutching assumptions of private and public realms, embracing voyeurism and exhibitionism as underlying tensions.Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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This was indeed a lucky break; even the most up-to-date C.S.I. units can’t interrogate people who’ve been dead 200 years.Liesl Schillinger, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Senate Committees are set to question six of Donald Trump’s top appointees over their priorities and positions on issues of war, spycraft, electric cars and more.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Williams’ health struggles first came to light in 2017, when a fainting spell in the middle of a live broadcast caused many to begin questioning her health.Claire Franken, TVLine, 16 Jan. 2025
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Your provider will also examine any areas of bleeding or bruising.2 Blood Tests Leukemia changes the amount and health of cells in the blood.Doru Paul, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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California Tiny burning embers flew miles, causing L.A. fire destruction on historic scale Jan. 9, 2025 During the autopsy, which determines the manner and cause of a person’s death, pathologists will also examine the body for identifying features.Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Debrief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debrief. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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