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
Across multiple trials, Veronika consistently chose specific parts of the brush depending on where she wanted to scratch.
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
It adds a sound of longing, a brush of sadness.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
