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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Gov. Gavin Newsom brushed aside the Trump team’s claims of fraud in home healthcare.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“Spider-Man” actor Holland, meanwhile, brushed off the speculation last year, saying “We’ll get there one day.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
In doing so, the court brushed off its longtime regulation that its decisions not go into full effect until 32 days after an opinion is finalized.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
However, Kimmel brushed off the criticism in a monologue on his talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" late on Monday, saying that the gag was "obviously... a joke about their age difference."
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
She poured a mug of water from her favorite blue bottle, brushed her teeth above a clump of grass that needed the spit, and started her chores.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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