brush
noun
an implement consisting of bristles, hair, or the like, set in or attached to a handle, used for painting, cleaning, polishing, grooming, etc.
brushing
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present participleof brush.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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All 339 Olympic events: The next Olympics is still a couple years away, but it’s not too early to start brushing up on your knowledge of the Summer Games.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
Dyson this week unveiled an AI-powered toothbrush that it says provides a complete brushing, precision-flossing and mouth-rinsing routine at once.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Moments after Manchester City had put down their first heavyweight marker of the post-Pep Guardiola era by brushing aside Crystal Palace, he was asked live on TV how much he enjoyed the game.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
“I don’t go that deep,” he says, brushing it aside when asked whether there are certain questions he’s trying to answer about being human.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
‘Yeah,’ I say, brushing myself down as I get to my feet.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
