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Definitions for BRUSHING
brush·ing

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. brush, brushingnoun

    the act of brushing your teeth

    "the dentist recommended two brushes a day"

  2. brush, brushingnoun

    the act of brushing your hair

    "he gave his hair a quick brush"

Wiktionary

  1. brushingnoun

    An instance of brushing.

    Give your shoes a brushing to get the mud off.

ChatGPT

  1. brushing

    Brushing is the act of cleaning, smoothing, or removing by means of a brush, typically referring to activities such as brushing one's teeth or hair. It can also refer to lightly touching or grazing over a surface.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Brushing

    of Brush

  2. Brushingadjective

    constructed or used to brush with; as a brushing machine

  3. Brushingadjective

    brisk; light; as, a brushing gallop

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of BRUSHING in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of BRUSHING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of BRUSHING in a Sentence

  1. Dana Varble:

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

  2. 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.

  3. Jasmin Floyd:

    I’ve accepted it the best I can, but it’s not something I can put behind me, i dread brushing my teeth. I never used to have any dietary needs, but now I have to avoid crunchy or chewy foods. My jaw gets tired easily.

  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. Vash Young:

    There is no finer sensations in life that which comes with victory over one's self... Go forward to a goal of inward achievement, brushing aside all your old internal enemies as you advance.

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