as in ignores
to dismiss as of little importance
brushed off their complaints as the whining of people who were never satisfied
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushes (aside or off)
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But Beijing’s strategy ignores a crucial fact about the Dalai Lama’s role in the Tibetan freedom struggle.—
Tenzin Dorjee,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Sep. 2025 -
Not to mention this ruling ignores the fact that this land has already been developed for a decade.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The organization purchases medical debt for pennies on the dollar and then forgives it, focusing on individuals with high debt-to-income ratios.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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By day, attention shifts outdoors, where Azure Bar overlooks the sand and gives guests a chance to stretch out under striped umbrellas with cocktails and light dishes.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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An upstairs balcony overlooks the floor level, allowing natural light from the double-height glass wall to shine in across both floors.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
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From there, the snowball of negative plays picked up steam, which explains why the Dolphins finished the game with 211 yards.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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At each camp, the team leaves behind a small but powerful item, a red card that explains what to do during encounters with immigration officials.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The critical question for IT organizations is whether VMware’s strategic role in hybrid architectures justifies the budget impact of Broadcom's new model.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Instead, Corsair's Xeneon Edge is a premium alternative that almost justifies its $250 price tag.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Brushes (aside or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushes%20%28aside%20or%20off%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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