Brush and Plod

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Brush verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

Usage example: a pop star brushing past a crowd of autograph seekers

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Plod is an antonym for brush.

Nearby Words: brushed, brushing, brushy

Plod verb - To devote serious and sustained effort.

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Brush is an antonym for plod.

Nearby Words: plodding, plodded, plodder

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