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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Pick up a sweeping brush, even if no one asked you to.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
It’s a swift portrait, painted with an old, fanned-out brush.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
The researchers found clear patterns in how Veronika used the brush.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Fellow presenters offered words of support after Minchin revealed her brush with the freezing cold.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
He felt Wolf’s breath on his face; then the downy brush of the cub’s whiskers on his eyelids, and the needle-fine grooming-nibbles on his cheeks and throat.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
