brushes 1 of 3

plural of brush
as in encounters
a brief clash between enemies or rivals the two advance parties had a brush, but no one was wounded

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brushes

2 of 3

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of brush

brushes

3 of 3

verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of brush

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Noun
This is also a good time to clean your makeup brushes. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024 As the years passed, Sarah also had brushes with law enforcement. Nicole Acosta, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024 Shop crevice brushes that reach the tightest corners, dryer vent cleaning kits, and more, starting at just $8. Euna Park, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024 Plans start at just $14 per month, and come with makeup brushes and sponges, eye shadow, concealer, toner, lipstick, nail polish and more. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024 The formula brushes on so smoothly and is the perfect hybrid of a lip stain and lip oil. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024 Another use for the Spray Colorize tool is for composing photos with custom puzzles, brushes, geometry figures and other spray-fill objects. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Traditional shiatsu massage and alternative techniques, such as the Brazilian Feathers treatment with sensorial brushes, are designed to relax and rejuvenate. Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024 Be sure to include multipurpose cleaners, brushes, sponges, microfiber cloths, and other frequently used cleaning supplies. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2024

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“Brushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushes. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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