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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as in rubbed
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Recent Examples of brushed
Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
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
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
The 100% cotton is double-brushed, and the left chest pocket is designed to match the entire fabric blend.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
However, the brushed suede fabrication and light brown shade keeps things very much in the now.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
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
Adjective
Her bangs were brushed away from her eyes, too, leaving the middle of her forehead completely naked.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
The 100% cotton is double-brushed, and the left chest pocket is designed to match the entire fabric blend.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushed
Adjective
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Beneath the surface of this glossy novel is a heartfelt depiction of the obstacles aspirant writers face in trying to both produce and publish.—
Susan Coll
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Rather than relying solely on glossy imagery or abstract measurements, its website takes a consumer-first approach.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Outdoor scenes especially are artfully composed, such as a distant view of a bridge with the river flowing under it in the foreground, or the glistening look of a puddle on the street at night.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Its mesmerizing turquoise lakes, towering granite pinnacles, and vast, glistening glaciers have earned the park recognition as the crown jewel of Patagonia region, a vast natural frontier which stretches over 1,000 miles from Chile to the tip of Argentina.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With a yellow gold case framing the timeless depth of a polished Onyx dial, the Geneva Minute Repeater was one of the absolute best drops in Geneva last week.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Brushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushed. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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