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 with a thin syrup, it is almost sweet enough to be dessert, but there is another course to come.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2021
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 a simple, tangy barbecue sauce that has a hint of heat, this recipe will definitely satisfy your taste for saucy, fingerlicking good ribs.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 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
Long in Nature's honey-room We dipped and drank at will; Brushed the purple lilac plume, Sipped from thyme and dill.
From Nuova or The New Bee by Kellogg, Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman)
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