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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
In hundreds of trials, the worms clustered into their writhing tower formation around the bristle more than 90 percent of the time.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 17 June 2025
All without being spotted in a jail that bristled with 900 surveillance cameras.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Noun
Toothbrushes meant for use on teeth with braces can be shaped differently, as well as have variably sized brush heads with different types of bristles.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 June 2025
In hundreds of trials, the worms clustered into their writhing tower formation around the bristle more than 90 percent of the time.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
Verb
Trump has bristled at some of the criticism, particularly from former Fox News host Tucker Carlson.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 17 June 2025
All without being spotted in a jail that bristled with 900 surveillance cameras.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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Though not as fast as Frontier’s top fiber tiers, Breezeline offers more budget-friendly starting rates.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Gorges has also been studying the seeds' cellulose nano fibers, which—depending on the level of hydration—can exhibit either high or low friction or adhesion.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The actor and writer burst onto the scene at only 17 years old when director Michael Mayer found him and cast him as Ernst in the off-Broadway production of Spring Awakening, a role Glick reprised in the hit Broadway production.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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The Cow burst onto the scene as an indictment of the rural poverty in which millions of Iranians lived.—
Tiara Ataii,
Vulture,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Is it expected to storm over the weekend in Grand Rapids?—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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Just over 1 kilometer to the west on Hardware Lane – one of the city’s most popular areas for restaurants and nightlife – about 20 protesters stormed into an Israeli restaurant, chanting slogans, police said.—
Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The same scrutiny should apply to meetings, email threads, and Slack chains—are there conversations or responsibilities that someone else could own?—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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And that's the thread that got lost in last year's lackluster third season, where vibes and an overly artsy structure got in the way of just seeing this trio in a room together, preferably a kitchen.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
Verb
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In every photo, Tater's eyes bulged with what can only be described as pure joy.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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Originally misdiagnosed with a bulging disk, a surgeon discovered a spinal fracture during McQueen’s time off this season, and got him on a proper healing regimen.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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In the end, the Houston criminal defense lawyer wrote in a moving post on social media, only the raging waters of the Guadalupe River could separate them.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Among them is Matthew Crowder, who rushed into the raging waters to rescue a sleeping family before dawn on July 4. Crowder, a manager at Texas Paintball, said he was headed to work around 3 a.m.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The gown also featured massive 3D flowers attached to wires that formed a halo around her.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Beyond basic navigation, the Sunseeker Elite X7 also introduces Advanced Wire-Free Mapping, eliminating the need for physical boundary wires.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The notifications buzzing in her back pocket were becoming more frantic, arriving every few minutes now.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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At home, appliances hum, HVAC systems cycle, lawn mowers and leaf blowers buzz outside, and doorbells, phones, and televisions interrupt the quiet.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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