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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Officers brought the parrot back to the airport police station where it was "provided with fruit, water and some toys and a comfortable temporary enclosure made from and dog crate and brush handle".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Pick up a sweeping brush, even if no one asked you to.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
The researchers found clear patterns in how Veronika used the brush.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Avoid walking through tall grass and brush where snakes might be hiding.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
And so I let her lead me down to her bedroom, I let her choose a somber navy dress, I let her brush out my hair and pin it back.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
