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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As the two old men told their stories, a youngster brushed past them, a machete slung over his shoulder.
From Barron's
I brushed up against the Neo’s limits, yet I think it’s a no-brainer for a lot of people.
“The bad news is that there are literally hundreds of billions of dollars of investments and interest in trying to push AI into every corner of our lives … and the dangers are being brushed aside.”
From Los Angeles Times
"I don't want to tar every business with the same brush by any means, but there is some profiteering."
From BBC
At the press conference, Pirro brushed off concerns about the impact of her move on the nomination.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
