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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Recent Examples of brush
Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Whipping winds can quickly spread the flames, and with the dry brush blanketing hills across South Orange County, minutes matter.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The silvery foliage is meant to be brushed against, releasing its floral perfume.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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Noun
The signature fried chicken wings arrive crisp and glistening, accompanied by sauces applied with a brush, a nod to traditional craft.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Whipping winds can quickly spread the flames, and with the dry brush blanketing hills across South Orange County, minutes matter.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
Verb
Amid this controversy with Rydman, Meghan appeared eager to brush it off by celebrating her eighth wedding anniversary to Harry.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The silvery foliage is meant to be brushed against, releasing its floral perfume.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brush
Noun
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An encounter with a skunk is every pet owner's worst nightmare.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Best, who allegedly had prior encounters with the Secret Service and a history of mental health issues, fired about three shots toward the executive mansion before he was taken down by Secret Service agents, according to a senior administration official with direct knowledge of the incident.—
Alexandra Koch , Chad Pergram , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The technology suggested how BD could get products flowing faster, more efficiently, and more safely by adjusting the heights and dimensions of sections of the line.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
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That provides the banks liquidity that then theoretically flows through the financial system.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Even with the windows open all the way, the heat is hugging us, kissing us, pinching our cheeks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Do not kiss or snuggle backyard poultry, especially the chicks.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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With a blend of peptides, olive oil, and vitamin E, this pencil glides on without any dragging or pilling.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Two guests are already gliding towards a nearby mangrove on paddle boards, while another group are donning snorkel gear, ready to head to a nearby reef.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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For an easy way to create Parmesan slices instead of grated cheese, simply use a potato peeler to shave thin strips directly from the wedge.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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One French director, Xavier Gens, told Reuters here that AI tools could have cut the visual effects budget of his Netflix hit Under Paris in half and shaved eight months off the schedule.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The patient noted tiny gray flecks drifting across his field of vision a week ago.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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These jellyfish are commonly seen in the open ocean but can drift closer to shore on occasion.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The goal is to remove the pieces without touching the metal edges, which triggers a buzzer and a flashing red nose.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Another photo showed Andrew touching the woman’s abdomen.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The Knights were swept by the Sooners, who would go on to win the National Championship.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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The Cubs currently sit in second place in the National League Central, a game and half back of the Milwaukee Brewers who swept three games in Wrigley Field to start the week.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Brush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brush. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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