brandishes

present tense third-person singular of brandish

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of brandishes When a trompo taco is ordered, a cook brandishes a knife of ferocious sharpness, shaving a thin, broad piece large enough to overhang the corn tortilla it’s laid upon. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandishes
Verb
  • After the Hunt star Andrew Garfield waves to attendees of the red carpet premiere of the film in Venice on Friday.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • In Lake Michigan, beach-goers from Manistee County south to Berrien County should beware of strong rip currents, waves up to 6 feet high and gusts reaching 25 knots (28 mph).
    Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Once the runway show is over, Heidi announces that Ethan’s, Veejay’s, and Yuchen’s looks were the judges’ least favorite.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Stoked, Joe announces his candidacy to run against Ted, immediately recording a video and posting it.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In honor of celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, advertises Bryan's best brisket sandwich.
    Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • But for Jennifer Lawrence, a simple everyday outing is a chance to show off a tote bag that advertises a literal book.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Cumberland Falls is one of only two places in the world that regularly produces moonbows — a night-time rainbow created by moonlight refracting through water droplets.
    Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This tree produces consistently vibrant red foliage in the fall.
    Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Brandishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brandishes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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