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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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Others argued that the disordered proteins don’t interact with each other much, but rather constantly undulate like bristles on a brush.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Hicks also bristled at my suggestion that this was a genteel, transparent form of public shaming — information that donors and voters could use to pressure lower-performing candidates out of the race, thus increasing the chance that at least one Democrat advances to November.
—Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
If your sidewalk is made of brick, take a gentler approach—use mild dish soap or pH-neutral cleaners and a medium-bristle brush to remove dirt.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Others argued that the disordered proteins don’t interact with each other much, but rather constantly undulate like bristles on a brush.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
Some countries greet visitors with the exuberance of a golden retriever, while others bristle like a wary chihuahua.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Hicks also bristled at my suggestion that this was a genteel, transparent form of public shaming — information that donors and voters could use to pressure lower-performing candidates out of the race, thus increasing the chance that at least one Democrat advances to November.
—Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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While other plant fibers have been explored, this team was the first to harness the unique grain profiles of bourbon stillage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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But as long as your cart is loaded with whole foods, your diet will be rich in fiber in no time.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The escalating tensions came into sharp focus March 27, when animosity between GOP lawmakers in the two chambers of Congress burst dramatically into view.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lendeborg today feels like an overnight sensation, bursting on the scene in his maize-and-blue out of nowhere.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After walking a few blocks, the protest turned physical when a man in a brown jacket stormed into the crowd of teens.—
Liz Crawford,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Warriors led by as many as nine in the second, but the Pistons stormed back and took a 57-50 advantage into halftime.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Their cotton cover has a 250 thread count, while the 100% polyester fill gives them a plush feel.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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But peer recommendations in community spaces, local Facebook groups and Reddit threads are where women are actually finding referrals in 2026.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Tar Heel pipeline isn’t exactly bulging with the kind of coach the UNC job could attract.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The senator discussed jobs, tax cuts, school choice, investment accounts for children, immigration, foreign policy and freedom in the wide-raging speech.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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And the war in Ukraine rages on.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The players received moves by telegraph, and sent responses back over wires that crossed the Atlantic.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Mar. 2026
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Imagine a school bus coming down East Fairview in the dark and hitting that low wire.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The eatery is consistently buzzing with energy, making for a fabulously fun atmosphere that bleeds into the rest of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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