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verb (1)

past tense of brush

brushed

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verb (2)

past tense of brush

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of brushed
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 See All Example Sentences for brushed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushed
Adjective
  • Think glossy oak flooring, coffered ceilings, and custom millwork.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
  • Jin pushes his signature style even further with Echo, his new 7-song EP, with emotional ballads and glossy rock moves that give him a chance to shine bright on his own, all open-hearted charm.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • The menu features polished but traditional Turkish dishes and the chef sources the best seafood and produce locally, keeping the selections seasonal.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
  • Enter Wolf, who by all accounts is more polished offensively at 21 than Bassey and Biyombo (a good argument for Mamu, too).
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2025

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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushed. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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