as in flows
to move or proceed smoothly and readily
a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers
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as in kisses
to pass lightly across or touch gently especially in passing
spiderwebs brushed her cheek as she walked through the basement
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Recent Examples of 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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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 31 Jan. 2025.
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