brush
Usage
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.
Example Sentences
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It’s a swift portrait, painted with an old, fanned-out brush.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
They placed a deck brush on the ground in different positions and observed how she interacted with it.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
They first found a wall and took out a brush to dig further.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Because of that, Vargas — who always works freehand and does not use spray paints — has to carefully paint each section with a brush, as even a roller will not work on that surface.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
On he came, sticking out his tongue and twisting his way through the brush.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
