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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Over the summer, management had highlighted upgrades of a number of products, such as a stronger version of Mr. Clean cleaning sponges and new Oral-B power brushes.
From MarketWatch
I brush the tiny pink eraser flecks off the table and raise my hand.
From Literature
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Usually, Meadowlark and I use our before-bed time to talk, brush our teeth together, or play cat’s cradle or card games she invents.
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Father brushes away his tears and stands close to my brothers and me.
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The mills had tried to brush off the suit by offering a donation to the foundation, Hening said.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.