brush
noun
an implement consisting of bristles, hair, or the like, set in or attached to a handle, used for painting, cleaning, polishing, grooming, etc.
have brushed
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present perfectof brush.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It is therefore little wonder that stock indices have brushed against record highs, and overall financial conditions have continued to ease.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
Sacks and other advisers have brushed aside mounting concerns about AI, arguing that the economic benefits of the technology will make it more popular.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
But Rep. Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos, a Democrat from Richardson, near Dallas, said state lawmakers have brushed off dire flood prevention needs for decades.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2025
Conagua and Mexico City officials have brushed off concerns, saying the capital has agreed to temporarily reduce water deliveries to the over 20 million residents of the greater Mexico City area.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
There’s always a chance that, in some way, I will have brushed off on Justin.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
