BRUSHED (ASIDE OR OFF) Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

brushed (aside or off)

verb

Definition of brushed (aside or off)

past tense of brush (aside or off)

as in ignored

to dismiss as of little importance brushed off their complaints as the whining of people who were never satisfied

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All three projects—the ballroom, the arch, and the Kennedy Center—may soon be moving forward simultaneously, red tape cleared (or ignored).

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2026
What mattered was that the project ignored the fact that a ship is nothing but the tip of a very long logistical, regulatory, and infrastructure spear.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of ignored

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What often gets overlooked, the run Herman did knock in turned out to be the winning run in the game.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
No detail is overlooked—from antiques and scents to cheeky notes tucked in unexpected corners, the experience is intimate, playful, and deeply personal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of overlooked

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Judge William Sullivan, who is presiding over the Clancy trial, explained the prosecution's burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt after receiving a new note from the jury Thursday afternoon.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
After receiving assessment results, a teacher customizes a curriculum built for a student’s needs, Tanner explained.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of explained

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And yet, when Szumowska and Englert portray Fyodor’s reaction to the couple’s pregnancy, the birth of their child, and a subsequent tragedy, Anna’s adoration for this utterly flawed man almost feels justified.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Your critique throughout this entire interaction has been completely justified.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

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