as in rubbed
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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
Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
Their brushed treatment and 6-oz-weight provide a blissful experience when under the covers, especially when hitting those cold weather months.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 5 Dec. 2022
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Fresh oysters are brushed with a garlic-and-herb butter sauce, topped with Parmesan and Romano cheese, and cooked to perfection in their shells over a hot grill.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
However, the brushed suede fabrication and light brown shade keeps things very much in the now.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
Their brushed treatment and 6-oz-weight provide a blissful experience when under the covers, especially when hitting those cold weather months.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 5 Dec. 2022
Verb
Fresh oysters are brushed with a garlic-and-herb butter sauce, topped with Parmesan and Romano cheese, and cooked to perfection in their shells over a hot grill.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
Fresh oysters are brushed with a garlic-and-herb butter sauce, topped with Parmesan and Romano cheese, and cooked to perfection in their shells over a hot grill.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushed
Adjective
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Jones wore her dark tresses in a side part, while her makeup consisted of brown eye shadow, pink blush and a glossy nude lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
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First launched in 1967, it is made from glossy ABS plastic for a seam-free aesthetic, and is available in two, three, and four-compartment configurations.—
Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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The final cut of this documentary feels perfectly polished, but according to those who made the film, the process was a little messy.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Understated enough for the office but refined enough for a Parisian sidewalk café, the polished leather and cushioned sole deliver comfort and sophistication in equal parts.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushed. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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