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
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Oct. 2024
For example, offering a range of customizable knitting needles or specialized brushes for certain painting techniques could cater to niche audiences.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
From there, the digital designs are recreated on paper using paint brushes controlled by its two bionic arms.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Oct. 2024
Silicone brushes are the safest to use but may not give you as deep of a clean as a vibrating brush.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
These brushes also help to exfoliate the skin gently.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
Do dermatologists recommend facial cleansing brushes?
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
While make up brushes are the buzziest, skin care brushes are gaining traction.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Dry brushes made with boar hair bristles is ideal for daily use and exfoliation.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
Noun
And who better to ask about the best makeup brushes on the market than professional makeup artists who've spent their entire careers working most closely with an extensive lineup of the best brushes for the face, eyes, lips, and cheekbones?
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 20 Oct. 2024
For example, offering a range of customizable knitting needles or specialized brushes for certain painting techniques could cater to niche audiences.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
From there, the digital designs are recreated on paper using paint brushes controlled by its two bionic arms.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Oct. 2024
Silicone brushes are the safest to use but may not give you as deep of a clean as a vibrating brush.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
These brushes also help to exfoliate the skin gently.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
Do dermatologists recommend facial cleansing brushes?
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
While make up brushes are the buzziest, skin care brushes are gaining traction.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
Dry brushes made with boar hair bristles is ideal for daily use and exfoliation.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Brushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushes. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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