Synonyms for brushing
brush·ing

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1. brush, brushingnoun

   the act of brushing your teeth

   "the dentist recommended two brushes a day"

   Synonyms:
   copse, coppice, encounter, thicket, skirmish, brush, brushwood, light touch, clash

2. brush, brushingnoun

   the act of brushing your hair

   "he gave his hair a quick brush"

   Synonyms:
   copse, coppice, encounter, thicket, skirmish, brush, brushwood, light touch, clash

Matched Categories

1. • Dental Care
   • Hair Care

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1. List of paraphrases for "brushing":

   startedbrushing

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How to say brushing in sign language?

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How to use brushing in a sentence?

1. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve:

   We won't be able to deal with this subject by always brushing the dust under the rug, at some point the dust gets thicker than the rug.

2. Meredith Montgomery:

   What may this look like? Ten to 30 minutes of play with a favorite wand toy, special brushing session (if liked by your pet), a walk with your leashed dog, or time spent with a favorite toy playing fetch or tug-of-war.

3. The USDA:

   At this time, we don't have any evidence indicating this is something other than a' brushing scam' where people receive unsolicited items from a seller who then posts false customer reviews to boost sales.

4. Dana Santas:

   For example, I do 20 pushups before getting in the shower and 50 body-weight squats or a wall sit while brushing my teeth.

5. Dana Varble:

   Following a good oral care routine, including brushing teeth and regular dental evaluation with your veterinarian, can prevent these serious consequences.