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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Then, with a brush, he captures the momentary disturbance of the water caused by an unseen diver.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Earlier in the day, Wall Street appeared to brush off hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data and comments from the president about the possible strikes.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Yang: That was like our first brush with it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
If this had been the first indication that Platner had a reckless streak, I would have been more inclined to brush it off.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
With Rowdy behind me, we got down on our stomachs, squirmed back under the brush, and dropped down in the hole.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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