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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
Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
The umbo has bristles that are the same color as the shell, with a triangular shape, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 4 June 2025
In addition to Lifeguard, Slater has a completely different other top-shelf band, Sharp Pins, who just released an superb album Radio DDR, going for a mod lo-fi jangle-pop sound that bristles with intelligence.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
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Noun
The brush head features a mix of tufted bristles and nylon pins that, when combined with the steady airflow, three temperature settings, and lightweight design, make easy work of achieving a full-bodied blowout at home.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025
The umbo has bristles that are the same color as the shell, with a triangular shape, researchers said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
The rail system group bristled at the Trump administration's threat.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 4 June 2025
In addition to Lifeguard, Slater has a completely different other top-shelf band, Sharp Pins, who just released an superb album Radio DDR, going for a mod lo-fi jangle-pop sound that bristles with intelligence.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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In the article, Fashion for Good argues that the generalization that cotton is a thirsty crop and claims that one kilogram of cotton fiber consumes 20,000 liters of water is inaccurate.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 June 2025
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Generally, fiber is costlier upfront but lasts for decades and supports other technologies, whereas satellites rack up steep maintenance costs through regular replacement launches.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 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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MacDonough also advised Chief Justice John Roberts during both of Trump’s Senate impeachment trials, including the one that came in response to rioters storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Jake Paul, ahead of his next boxing match this Saturday, got into a verbal sparring match with host Piers Morgan on Thursday and stormed out of his virtual interview.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
26 June 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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The battle over Elizabeth Street Garden has raged on for more than a decade.—
Randy Mastro,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Heredia shared a video alongside his comments, which shows a diver pulling rope out of the raging waters near the waterfall.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The bottles are dipped in an ice bath, then passed through a machine that removes the sediment and reseals them with a cork and wire cage.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Protect seeds from squirrels and other critters by covering the containers or planting bed with a wire cage or hardware cloth, extending the cage several inches into the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Verb
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This famous old cricketing arena was buzzing with anticipation at the first sight in this series of the biggest danger to England’s hopes and the biggest box office attraction of five Tests in the next six weeks.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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From ice cream parties to game nights, organized social events are one of the hottest trends in the hospitality industry right now, and our Southern hearts couldn’t be happier to see hotel lobbies buzzing and more people talking to… gasp.. strangers!—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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