brushed
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
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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UniCredit has used derivatives to quietly build its position and brushed off repeated rejections of the deal from German bankers and officials.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Patients arrived with gangrenous foot wounds that harried providers elsewhere brushed off as athlete’s foot.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026
The SVP has brushed aside such concerns, pointing out that its proposal includes quotas allowing for around 40,000 people to immigrate to the country each year.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“Worcestershire sauce brushed lightly on the crust before baking adds a savory depth to frozen pizzas,” says another.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Rolling to the side, I tucked my arm under my head and was just nodding off to sleep when my fingertips brushed against a thick piece of paper someone had tucked under my pillow.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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