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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He attempted to free the car by alternating between forward and reverse, repeatedly revving his engine as his tires spun in the surrounding grass and brush.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
A clean produce brush might help, food-safety experts say, but skip the chemical produce washes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Reports in French media say the blaze, near one of the parking lots at the airport, originated from a brush fire and then spread to a building.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Those green ecosystems are far different from California’s; our neighbor’s fires generally arise in massive boreal forests, which do not have debris or brush concerns because they’ve never been logged or otherwise interfered with.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2026
I open the driver’s-side door and brush glass off the seats.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Daniele Garner brushes a yak at the Pettee Ranch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Asked whether Fedorov's removal could upset Ukraine's drone development, Jason brushes it off.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
Britain’s Lotus LOT 0.00%increase; green up pointing triangle is known for its lightweight sports cars, its appearances in James Bond films, and its many brushes with financial collapse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
The rail firm also said boot-cleaning brushes would be available for people heading home from the event with muddy footwear.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
I wonder if it crackles when their uhmma brushes it.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
Major wireless executives have brushed off Starlink’s threat to their businesses, but SpaceX’s latest commentary has investors worried anew.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
I melted the butter and miso together until fragrant and faintly nutty, then brushed it over sourdough and baked the slices until deeply golden.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
Tom Hiddleston’s fascination with the classics drives “Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston,” a National Geographic series premiering on Wednesday for which the actor brushed up on his Latin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Perisic’s cross had brushed the hair of teammate Igor Matanovic, leaving Mario Pasalic in an offside position when the ball reached him near the far post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
I brushed off the dirt and backed away a little.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
Brown-Forman and a group of Brown family shareholders issued a joint statement brushing off Sazerac’s unsolicited proposal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
There, Chip stands in front of the cheese case for a moment, brushing past the string cheese and the Parmesan shakers before settling on a packet of American singles.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
These are very common in modern dentistry and often linked to tooth grinding, forceful brushing, or acidic drinks.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
Investors are largely brushing off inflation worries and are focusing instead on earnings.
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Barry asked, brushing some flour from Mom’s sleeve.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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