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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"Imagine manipulating millions of tubules 100 times thinner than a human hair to make them build a wire or stand up vertically to make a brush," Zhang said.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
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
Because of that, Vargas — who always works freehand and does not use spray paints — has to carefully paint each section with a brush, as even a roller will not work on that surface.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
“It’s all right, my Glory,” Auntie North said, reaching out to brush the girl’s shoulder gently.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
