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brush over

VERB
skim
Synonyms
STRONGEST
browse flip through glance leaf through scan skip thumb through
STRONG
dip examine read riff riffle
WEAK
get the cream give the once-over glance over go once over lightly hit the high spots read swiftly run eye over turn the pages
Antonyms
WEAK
pour

Example Sentences

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Two muscle cars were parked in the carpet of prairie brush over his shoulder.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024

One hair type was even found in the same specific spot along the antenna of both the ancient and modern ants—perfectly placed to brush over nestmates.

From Science Magazine • Jun. 13, 2024

Stray showers will brush over the region Friday, the clouds above wringing out the last of their moisture before the weekend.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

They told me these stories not to excuse or brush over the other, darker realities of working offshore but to show me, Look what we’ve built, despite it all.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2023

She reaches a hand out to brush over the paper, the entire room swaying gently as the motion passes from page to page.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern