brushes (aside or off)

present tense third-person singular of brush (aside or off)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brushes (aside or off)
Verb
  • The truck ignores lousy roads, delivering a smooth ride on pavement or dirt.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • But this narrow view of leadership ignores the quiet strengths that introverts bring to the table.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Perhaps that explains what has motivated Henson to wear so many hats throughout her career.
    Alanna Bennett, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Partisanship only partly explains the difference.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • This approach fosters loyalty and justifies the recurring cost, driving long-term customer retention.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The rapid pace of medical advancement further justifies dividing gynecology and obstetrics.
    Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Brushes (aside or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushes%20%28aside%20or%20off%29. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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