as in rubbed
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as in flowed
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers
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as in kissed
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
spiderwebs brushed her cheek as she walked through the basement
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John Thompson, Men's Health, 5 Dec. 2022
In Brooklyn on November 21, the supermodel stuck to her failsafe combination and wore loose trousers, a hoodie and Converse, with a roomy leather jacket thrown over the top and a brushed leather Prada Cleo bag on her shoulder.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2022
With its icy blue dial and combination of polished, brushed and matte surfaces, the timepiece boasts a refined aesthetic that belies its robust build.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2022
These double-brushed microfiber sheets have that oh-so-soft feeling to the touch but on an affordable budget.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 5 Dec. 2022
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Their brushed treatment and 6-oz-weight provide a blissful experience when under the covers, especially when hitting those cold weather months.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 5 Dec. 2022
In Brooklyn on November 21, the supermodel stuck to her failsafe combination and wore loose trousers, a hoodie and Converse, with a roomy leather jacket thrown over the top and a brushed leather Prada Cleo bag on her shoulder.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2022
With its icy blue dial and combination of polished, brushed and matte surfaces, the timepiece boasts a refined aesthetic that belies its robust build.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2022
These double-brushed microfiber sheets have that oh-so-soft feeling to the touch but on an affordable budget.
—John Thompson, Men's Health, 5 Dec. 2022
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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushed. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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