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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Still, Klugo’s hearing loss couldn’t be brushed away.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
And now the markets look untethered to the first-quarter earnings season, those developments, and big questions about the fate of the tech trade over the summer months, can no longer be brushed aside.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Looking at my computer, I find myself lingering over a beautiful wide-angle photo of a mountain peak: giant slabs of sharp rock, brushed with snow and bathed in sunlight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“Worcestershire sauce brushed lightly on the crust before baking adds a savory depth to frozen pizzas,” says another.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Phillip stood up and brushed the remaining snow from his pants.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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