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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“Worcestershire sauce brushed lightly on the crust before baking adds a savory depth to frozen pizzas,” says another.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
President Trump has so far brushed off questions about whether he is eying a similar operation in Cuba.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Investors brushed aside a conservative fiscal-year forecast, focusing on the retailer’s strong-than-expected quarterly profit and sales.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
On view were hastily brushed, large canvases of musketeers, toreadors, atelier scenes and cavorting couples.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
I straightened my pearls, brushed the front of my skirt to make sure it was neat, squared my shoulders, and walked up the steps.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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