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brushing

NOUN
cleaning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
purification sanitation sterilization washing
STRONG
ablution antisepsis catharsis deodorizing disinfection dusting prophylaxis purgation purge scouring scrubbing shampooing sweeping tidying
NOUN
painting
Synonyms
STRONG
airbrushing calcimining coating covering daubing decorating enameling splashing varnishing
NOUN
rub
Synonyms
STRONG
abrasion attrition caress friction grinding kneading pat polish rasping scouring scraping shine smear smoothing stroking swab swipe wear wipe

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But it’s the songs that talk about brushing off stifling, trifling men, including the title track and “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” that have the most staying power.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Meta and Google both vowed to appeal verdicts that were handed down by civil juries in Los Angeles County and Santa Fe, N.M., brushing off the losses as a bit of bad luck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Newly converted Chinamaxxers are obsessing over daily habits that are as second-nature to many Chinese people as brushing their teeth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

John Higgins remained on course for a sixth Welsh Open title after brushing aside Zhou Yuelong in the quarter-final.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

I took his free hand in mine, tracing his fingers, brushing my thumbs over his calluses.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows