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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Across multiple trials, Veronika consistently chose specific parts of the brush depending on where she wanted to scratch.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
A squirt of dish soap, a cup of hot water, a few pulses to loosen the worst of it—then a quick pass with a brush.
From Salon • 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
Financial planners who brush off crypto and reject it outright risk alienating these potential clients.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
When she reached to brush his hair away from his face, he jumped a bit.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
