as in to flow
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers
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as in to kiss
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
spiderwebs brushed her cheek as she walked through the basement
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PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Go with a steam-clean brush or a bristle-free scrubbing brush.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
Claw clips, editor-favorite La Bonne Brosse brushes, and the item everyone is truly obsessed with: The Gua Sha brush from K-Beauty brand Snowfox.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Photo Variants includes Arrow, Line, Path, Shape, and Text vector objects as well as four brush types (in order): Solid, Gradient, Spray, and Textured.
—PC Magazine, 14 May 2025
Go with a steam-clean brush or a bristle-free scrubbing brush.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
The consequences of forgoing fluoride Removing fluoridated water can negatively impact kids who may not brush regularly or optimally, and whose diets may increase cavity risk, Caffrey says.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
Claw clips, editor-favorite La Bonne Brosse brushes, and the item everyone is truly obsessed with: The Gua Sha brush from K-Beauty brand Snowfox.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 14 May 2025
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encounter
Noun
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Some of the encounters were video recorded and took place over days, according to prosecutors.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Some, including National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, are reportedly wary of the encounter, while others, such as Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, support it for its potential to foster new deals.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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“Brush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brush. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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