brushed
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of brushed
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at brush 1, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Brushed onto the tofu before roasting, it caramelizes, forming a savory-sweet crust.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 2024
Brushed with layers of gauzy strings, it's bound to become a wedding fixture along the lines of the star's earlier hits, Thinking Out Loud and Perfect.
From BBC • Oct. 28, 2021
Brushed with healthful olive oil, the dough is a lighter, better-for-you alternative to puff pastry or other pie doughs.
From Washington Post • Jul. 15, 2021
“It’s amazing what a difference brushing can make in the shape. Brushed down, they can look so skinny.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2019
Brushed with sleepiness they were slipping away from him.
From Cytherea by Hergesheimer, Joseph
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