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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Some have argued that with Rousey being 39 and Carano 44 the contest will not be as competitive as it once could have been, but the pair have brushed criticism aside.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Gov. Gavin Newsom brushed aside the Trump team’s claims of fraud in home healthcare.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
“You’re gonna round us all up in one spot that’s where you want us,” one man said as he brushed past the line.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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
The woman was wearing a smart suit, and her short hair was brushed back in waves, though she looked even older than my ma.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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