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brush

noun as in tool with bristles for cleaning

Strongest matches

Weak match

noun as in fight

noun as in dense bushes; thicket

verb as in touch lightly

verb as in clean, prepare by whisking

Strongest matches

Strong matches

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Example Sentences

At issue is a change the utility made to the amount of trees and other brush it clears around utility poles and power lines, especially in high fire-risk areas.

The researchers then used a brush and “painted” virus onto animals that had been infected and were now immune.

The easements would effectively be a legal agreement that would allow the developer to ensure that flammable brush on private property near Lilac Hills Ranch was managed safely.

That was comparable to another set of three similar trees pollinated by hand with a standard pollen brush.

Short dogs have to work too hard just to break through the brush, she says.

But just up the steep river bank and through the brush is an opening.

Before this latest brush with the law, the rapper was facing pot-bust and unrelated gun charges.

It was starting to look like Cosby might not brush this scandal off.

Brush the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper.

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, place on a sheet pan, brush with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

We squatted in the long grass and buck-brush, listening, and a few seconds later heard a horse snort distinctly.

Her success increased her confidence in herself and enhanced the boldness and freedom with which she handled her brush.

Two or three small parties of guerrillas had been sighted, but they took to the brush at the sight of the Federals.

Grandfather Mole felt it brush his back as it swept into place again.

Near noon I found a place where they'd cached two extra horses in the brush on Sage Creek.

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When To Use

What are other ways to say brush?

A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law. Struggle implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. Clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions.

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On this page you'll find 140 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to brush, such as: broom, toothbrush, besom, hairbrush, mop, and polisher.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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