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as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers
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as in kissed
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
spiderwebs brushed her cheek as she walked through the basement
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Recent Examples of brushed
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
The brushed interior feels soft directly against the skin, allowing this piece to be worn on its own, to boot.
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Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
20 Jan. 2023
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The cows are also brushed by caretakers, another way of calming them.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
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Adjective
Made with brushed microfiber that’s soft to the touch, each 20x30-inch queen-sized pillowcase is shrink- and fade-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors, too.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
The brushed interior feels soft directly against the skin, allowing this piece to be worn on its own, to boot.
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Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
20 Jan. 2023
Verb
One Iranian woman, sporting a Pride flag behind her ear, brushed off the culture clash, saying the media exaggerated most of it.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The cows are also brushed by caretakers, another way of calming them.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushed
Adjective
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The burnished shade is chic and head-turning, an ideal choice for those who prefer to stand out— seemingly without any effort.
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Unlike traditional cheesecake, which is baked low and slow in a water bath for a smooth, dense finish, Basque cheesecake embraces rustic charm with a burnished top, cracks and all.
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Missile and drone stockpiles grew as money flowed to terrorist proxies across the Middle East.
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Energy flowed out of my body like sweat on a blistering hot day.
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Red Beard knelt alongside a pig, kissed the top of its head, and gave it a hug.
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His teammates kissed the top of his head as the fans celebrated.
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This pair features round toes, convenient heel tabs, and glossy patent-leather uppers.
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His brow is porcelain-smooth and suffused with light, his locks glossy and curled, his nose straight and regular.
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Around the communal tables, conversations paused as traditional Vietnamese court music drifted through the room.
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As well as dropping deep, Cruyff also drifted out wide and provided two assists in the group stage with fine crosses.
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Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.
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The public-private partnership with the Idaho Transportation Department shaved years off the timeline, with construction that began in early March expected to wrap in December.
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Upon entering, guests are treated to an entry foyer with a glistening floor of Brazilian cherry offset by a thin maple inlay.
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The streets lead to a pale-sand public beach with a fishing pier, a charming park, and glistening views of the delicate and pristine Gulf Islands.
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The particles glided past each other effortlessly.
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Up close, the design boasted a ruffled accent along the neckline that added movement to the gown as Saldaña glided around the room.
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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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