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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
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Use a nylon-bristle brush to scrub the affected areas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
ABC News, 9 May 2026
But others, including a number of prominent voices on the Right, bristled at the administration’s timing.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
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Noun
But there’s plenty of homophobia to go around here, too, as the higher-in-the-ranks men that Francis and his cohort are assigned to entertain bristle at seeing the men dressed up as women and acting femininely.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Use a nylon-bristle brush to scrub the affected areas.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Verb
Residents who spoke with The Associated Press expressed concerns about safety and public services but bristled at stereotypes about rampant crime.
—ABC News, 9 May 2026
But others, including a number of prominent voices on the Right, bristled at the administration’s timing.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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Linen and cotton are naturally breathable, moisture-wicking fibers—and these pants offer the best of both.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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ThermoShift consists of several layers, including a soft inner lining, synthetic fiber insulation, a heat-reflective film, a waterproof polyurethane coating barrier, and a wind-resistant nylon shell.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The band whipping through Connecticut this week that really can’t be said to have burst from a large previously existing musical genre.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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Nearly three decades after Lara first burst onto screens, Legacy of Atlantis aims to honor the spirit of the original adventure while expanding the character for modern audiences.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
Verb
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According to authorities, a group of individuals attempted to storm a police station in the French capital late Saturday.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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But the Thunder stormed back to briefly take the lead just before halftime behind reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s 13 points in the second quarter.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The bed had 500 thread count linens and a robust pillow menu to meet different needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The gold and black collection includes the Nodo Fiorentino (Florentino knot) ring, which reinterpreted the pattern of a yarn looped and tightened, and the Arezzo chain and bracelet which evoked the movement of interlaced threads through links.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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And, soon, the OCFA crew learns that one of three storage tanks at the plant — one that contains the chemical methyl methacrylate, or MMA — is bulging.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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The top of my head had been level with the bulging briefcase the girl had tucked under her arm.—
Annie Ernaux,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Three cases nearly overwhelmed us, while 3,000 raged in Liberia.—
Tom Frieden,
STAT,
6 June 2026
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Local television channel Hiru showed image of firefighters, police and residents trying to contain the raging fire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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While rural birds rely on green leaves, seeds, and occasional green glass, city birds heavily favor synthetic, high-contrast materials, making green glass and red wire their top two decorations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Duroseau was found guilty of conspiracy and three wire-fraud counts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Coburg Bar buzzes with a zappy, more visible, businesses-like energy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Fans of the legendary designer and his whimsical, punk, off-kilter designs have been buzzing since the recent announcement that the Marc Jacobs Beauty brand would be making a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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