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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
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Overall, the visible results from the sonic technology and ultra-soft bristles makes this purchase worthwhile.
—Emma Guillen, People.com, 17 July 2025
Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
An evolutionary machine honed for millions of years, this young shark doesn’t know that hundreds of meters above, a longline bristling with baited hooks dangles in the current.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Its mixed bristles have cashmere branch tips and pinecones scattered throughout the branches for a live tree look without the effort.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 July 2025
Overall, the visible results from the sonic technology and ultra-soft bristles makes this purchase worthwhile.
—Emma Guillen, People.com, 17 July 2025
Verb
Both executive directors bristle at the notion too many are taking advantage of welfare programs.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
An evolutionary machine honed for millions of years, this young shark doesn’t know that hundreds of meters above, a longline bristling with baited hooks dangles in the current.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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One of the most essential rug maintenance rituals is vacuuming high-traffic areas twice a week and using repetitive, slow, and deliberate passes to keep the fibers fresh.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
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It was called a ropewalk because yarns were initially formed by walking the fibers backward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Berries—and raspberries in particular—are another food that’s bursting with fiber.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
4 Aug. 2025
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Perabo burst onto the scene as wannabe singer Violet Sanford, who moves from New Jersey to N.Y.C. to pursue her dreams — and ends up joining the Coyote Ugly crew.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Both women complained profusely to me about it before storming out.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Dolphins sideline erupted, with may offensive teammates storming the corner of the field to celebrate with Eskridge, including wide receivers coach Robert Prince, exuberant for one of his players.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The comments in the thread suggest that the official website selling F1 tickets is an agent, while the circuit is the actual seller.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The threads that made up the khipu’s knotted strands had come from a camelid (probably an alpaca or llama), but those strands hung from a cord of human hair: a 104-centimeter-long set of locks, folded in half and twisted into a sturdy cord.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The actress praises costume designer Trish Summerville, whose team then adorned her with all the brooches, bangles, and those bulging glasses.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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To prevent botulism, the CDC recommends refrigerating or freezing leftovers promptly after cooking, throwing away damaged or bulging cans, and following the USDA's guide to home-canning. 2.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While the debate rages on, the funerals keep coming.—
For the Carroll County Times,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Aug. 2025
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Now seven months into his term and the conflict still raging on, Trump's expressed increasing frustration with Putin's leadership.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Everyone else, and that includes nickel cornerback Mike Hilton, is on shaky footing because of their camp performance, inexperience of the unit, and what might become available on the waiver wire and in free agency.—
Omar Kelly
August 15,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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In all likelihood, at least one kicker from the other 10 teams will be released or hit the waiver wire leading up to the cut deadline.—
Mike Kaye
August 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The new shoes have an early discount that brings their price down to as little as $50, and they’re already getting buzz from shoppers.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Alternately — extending this metaphor another way — talking to him while activity at Kojima Productions buzzes in the background over a video interview suggests having a peek inside a spy agency.—
Nick Newman,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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