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

brushes (aside or off)

verb

present tense third-person singular of brush (aside or off)

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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Joe, for his part, ignores Nathan’s call before the guests arrive.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
With Sport on, the system mostly ignores the pneumatics altogether, prioritizing speed and power.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of ignores

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But that equation overlooks both the capacity technology can create and the potential people already have.

— Niki Armstrong, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Outside, a nearly 2,500-square-foot wraparound terrace overlooks the channel and is designed for large-scale outdoor dining.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of overlooks

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Odds of getting shares were worse than one in five thousand, which explains pretty loudly why the stock popped so much on launch.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Here, The Athletic explains the latest situation in terms of both outgoings and incomings at St James’ Park.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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