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as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers
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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
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Swift leaned into the soft romance of her outfit with an undone half-up hairstyle with her signature bangs brushed to the side for a dreamy effect.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Style insiders are going all in on the look, too; fashion month’s crowds were awash in brushed knits, and New Yorkers of all stripes have pulled out their shaggiest jumpers as sweater weather has descended upon the city.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
Made from 100 percent cotton with a fleece interior and a brushed flannel shell, the Legendary Whitetails Camp Night Jacket can be worn as a shirt or jacket, depending on the weather.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2023
Verb
Trump brushed off any concerns at a gathering of Republicans this week and predicted that his party will have larger congressional majorities after November's elections.
—ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Swift leaned into the soft romance of her outfit with an undone half-up hairstyle with her signature bangs brushed to the side for a dreamy effect.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushed
Adjective
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Instead of needing to overcome the one-time stigma of tiny Gonzaga, Lloyd enjoyed a burnished reputation, having spent so much time with inarguably one of the standard bearers of the sport.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, with a GLP-1, people might be more inclined to take them because of their burnished reputation.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The live-action show is a rather loose adaptation of the original manga, presenting itself as a glossy prestige drama, a bit more serious than its source material.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a small saucepan, combine the guava marmalade, pineapple juice, brown sugar if using, and a pinch of salt, and warm until smooth and glossy.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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My colleagues, meanwhile, used forceps to pick glistening scale worms and peanut worms from the rocks.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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All of whom were mesmerized by her glistening skin and deeply sensual eyes, which often require nothing but black mascara.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Individual cottages with modern interiors are set up in mini neighborhoods and have fireplaces with polished concrete hearths, heated floors, and floor-to-ceiling glass bifold doors leading to landscaped gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Think compression packing cubes that help tame chaos, comfy sneakers for full days of walking, a polished matching set that multitasks, and genius travel accessories that keep everything organized.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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