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as in to storm
to express one's anger usually violently
the man bristled at the accusation, and threatened to file a lawsuit
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Recent Examples of bristle
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
The bristle of force, in DC and LA The day seemed to bristle with the display of force and the threat of its use.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 July 2025
Altman has previously bristled at Meta’s recruitment efforts.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Many also have some kind of pick, manual or water-based, to remove anything the bristles can’t.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
The bristle of force, in DC and LA The day seemed to bristle with the display of force and the threat of its use.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Verb
The biggest novelty is an articulated bracelet shaped like a toothbrush wrapped around the wrist, bristles akimbo as if already used.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 July 2025
Altman has previously bristled at Meta’s recruitment efforts.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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That means cotton or linen fibers in loose, open weaves to maximize airflow and avoid trapping heat.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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An ounce of cheese plus a few whole grain crackers also gives you protein and whole grains, which are high in fiber and contain calcium and several B vitamins.—
Reyna Gobel,
NPR,
19 July 2025
Verb
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What transpires is a film bursting at the seams with heart, adored by laymen and critics alike.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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An instant later, six-foot-tall flames burst upward in blazing pillars, followed by an intoxicating waft of garlic, lemon and herbs that permeated the air over a crowd of awed onlookers.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
Verb
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In that way, camp couldn’t be more different than a year ago, before the Broncos stormed to a 10-7 mark and a playoff appearance and nearly doubled the general range of wins that bookmakers pegged them for.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
22 July 2025
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The relative said female family members who survived the massacre recalled how militants had stormed the family’s multi-story home early in the morning, prompting the residents to fight back in defense.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Its team had been managing creator collaborations through Excel spreadsheets, endless email threads, and a patchwork of document requests.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Subtle metallic thread detailing featured throughout the design as well.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Both can affect your quality of life: Atherosclerosis can cause heart attacks, strokes, poor blood flow to the legs, or bulging arteries.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
20 July 2025
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Blount, who appeared wearing a white button-down shirt and tie, his hands shackled in front of him, his bulging gut and beige tie spilling over his beige pants, appeared impassive and refused to meet his victim’s gaze as Rothschild addressed him personally.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Flash floods are usually characterized by raging torrents after heavy rains.—
Andrew Ford,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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The best analogue for this moment may be Trump’s online raging after the January 6, 2021, insurrection.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
Noun
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According to the Courthouse News Service, the former head of Escobar Inc., Olof Gustafsson, pleaded guilty on Friday to six counts of wire and mail fraud and money laundering.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
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In the main chamber, there’s plenty of room for the docking station, controllers, and wires.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Add Hollywood buzz to the mix, and this 1973 bike is a keeper.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Social media platforms, particularly X, buzzed with posts expressing grief, anger, and speculation.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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