brushed 1 of 3

past tense of brush

brushed

2 of 3

verb (2)

past tense of brush

brushed

3 of 3

adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of brushed
Verb
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
Adjective
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 See All Example Sentences for brushed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushed
Adjective
  • There are no massive resorts or glossy beach clubs (yet), and prices are much lower.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • As the Trump administration attempts to return the country to the Gilded Age, however, which for most of us will not resemble the glossy Julian Fellowes drama, Gale’s work seems again relevant.
    Deborah Williams July 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • And so while polished OS betas that are clearly for public use are one thing, don’t stretch the point too far.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • Her main forte has always been advertising, and an ability to leverage a large network built over 30 years at NBCU and Turner with a tenacious but polished business approach.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 July 2025

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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushed. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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