BRIG Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

brig

noun

Definition of brig

as in jail

a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody the captain ordered that the prisoner be thrown into the brig immediately

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Recent Examples of brig Gales tore at the Mary’s sails, and surf crashed across the brig’s deck. — Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 31 Oct. 2025 M’Benga makes the difficult decision to send Gamble, or whatever, to the brig. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025 Even if one of the arriving Republic cruisers is probably about to scoop him up and throw him into a proper brig. — Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 14 Jan. 2025 Rare photos showcase the quirky spot where mock battles were staged while female patrons were abducted and held in the brig to see who could scream the loudest — highly inappropriate by today’s standards. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 28 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for brig

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Noun

Matus’ death took place at the height of the fentanyl epidemic in 2022, when Riverside County jails experienced close to 100 inmate drug overdoses, seven of which resulted in death, according to court documents.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
In 2025, a Kentucky man was killed after he was hit 27 times with a GLOVE by jail employees, on top of 13 jabs from a taser, which ultimately sent him into cardiac arrest.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of jail

Noun

Adan Osman Salat, 23, was sentenced to two years fixed and a possible 15 years on probation or in prison by 3rd District Judge Gabriel McCarthy, according to online court records and audio obtained by the Idaho Statesman.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026
When the brothers arrived in court two days later, the jewel tones were ditched, and each wore a drab tan prison jumpsuit.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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