BRUSHED Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of brushed

as in rubbed

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verb (1)

past tense of brush

as in flowed

to move or proceed smoothly and readily a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers

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brushed

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verb (2)

past tense of brush

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

Adjective

Made with brushed microfiber that’s soft to the touch, each 20x30-inch queen-sized pillowcase is shrink- and fade-resistant, and comes in a variety of colors, too. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025 The brushed interior feels soft directly against the skin, allowing this piece to be worn on its own, to boot. — Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Jan. 2023

Verb

Bond has always been an intriguing vessel; by design, the spy is detached and isolated, a character who can disappear into the shadows and emerge totally fixated on a new mission with his past loves and losses brushed off with ease. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 Her son brushed his teeth at his occupational therapy appointment. — Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for brushed

Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushed

Adjective

Olive trees, desiccated from the Xylella fastidiosa bacterial epidemic, are consumed by fire and slump to the ground in a burnished black heap.

— Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026
The burnished shade is chic and head-turning, an ideal choice for those who prefer to stand out— seemingly without any effort.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 17 June 2026

Definition of burnished

Verb

Dylan is still crying — literally crying — about the fact that Kenzie kissed Gal a week ago.

— Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 7 July 2026
Once the excitement had died down, the team gathered in a circle and a player went up to Haaland, grabbed the back of his neck and kissed his cheek.

— Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026

Definition of kissed

Adjective

The glossy domed bun, truffle aioli and wagyu beef helped elevate the burger above standard pub fare.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2026
The monkey has a glossy black coat, long fur, a sweeping tail and striking orange-cream facial markings, said researchers from Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and the City University of New York Graduate Center in statements on Wednesday.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of glossy

Verb

In the days before his Ford Bronco drifted into the path of an oncoming semi-truck, Matt Miller was settling debts.

— Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Microsoft tied itself tightly to OpenAI through a series of investments, but the two companies drifted and became competing with each other after the abrupt 2023 ousting and reinstatement of OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, with little notice to Nadella.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of drifted

Verb

The Braves are still trying to wiggle out of a mid-season rut, and have shaved their lead in the NL East to just three games ahead of the Phillies.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Schaffer said Reiner shaved his trademark beard for the sketch, which filmed on November 13, just a month before Rob and Michele were killed inside their home; their son Nick was arrested and charged with the murders.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026

Definition of shaved

Adjective

The horses splashed fetlocks through the mud and water stood in little pools all about the desert, glistening ripples of silver in the blustery gusts of wind.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 July 2026
The base is a matte cat-eye, but the whole design is finished with a shiny top coat for a glistening melted-Popsicle effect.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026

Definition of glistening

Verb

Silent and purposeful, the pelicans cut through a raucous chaos of gulls at the end of the wharf and glided on into the marsh.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
An endless procession of black SUVs, Escalades, luxury coaches, polished muscle cars and Uber Blacks glided onto West 31st Street.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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