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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Despite the drama that has ensued since trade talks between the U.S. and its northern neighbor collapsed last Friday, bank CEOs brushed off the potential fallout during earnings calls this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
They brushed off her concerns, she said, citing Maisa’s good grades, verbal sophistication and empathy as evidence that she couldn’t be autistic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
"We don't want anything brushed under the carpet."
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
One theory is that officers initially assumed it was just another episode and brushed it off.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Tears stung Sadako’s eyes and she quickly brushed them away.
From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr
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