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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
Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Available in five colors and two smaller sizes as well, the bristles are made from stainless steel, able to navigate through those tough, matted bits of hair without causing discomfort.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
However, when he was asked about free agency, Realmuto bristled at the notion of discussing his future amid the pain of the present.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Dotti Best Broom & Dustpan pairs durable, easy-clean silicone bristles with an adjustable pole and a foothold dustpan that reduces bending.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Available in five colors and two smaller sizes as well, the bristles are made from stainless steel, able to navigate through those tough, matted bits of hair without causing discomfort.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Former coach Michael Malone bristled over losing Caldwell-Pope to the Orlando Magic.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
However, when he was asked about free agency, Realmuto bristled at the notion of discussing his future amid the pain of the present.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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Viscous fiber is found in oats, eggplant, chia seeds and barley.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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For many people, a whole grain sourdough provides an ideal balance—offering the fiber and nutrients of whole wheat with the digestibility and flavor benefits of fermentation.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While the football program, which will move up to Class 5A for the next two-year cycle that starts in 2026, has established itself as a perennial playoff team under Startzer, other Nighthawks programs have also burst onto the scene.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Hagan’s initial shot on a corner was deflected to the left wing, and Cusack bursted to the loose ball to flick it in.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Police geared up and stormed the compound, using a hoe to knock the padlock off a door inside.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Players must focus on teamwork, communication and coordination to successfully complete orders before customers get angry and storm out.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For decades, arachnologists debated the actual purpose of stabilimenta, a special thread spiders weave into their webs.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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And now, Miami’s season is hanging on by a thread.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Swain agreed and boarded the red-eye to Heathrow toting a bulging roller suitcase packed full of financials.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Suddenly 10 more heads surfaced, every bulging eye on us.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cost of living is raging, high-paying job opportunities are scarce, and layoffs are on the rise.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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There was such conflict raging within me.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After a multi-agency search, a police dog handler found her naked body concealed under palm fronds at a sports ground just beyond a wire fence near the caravan park — six days after she was last seen, the newspaper reported.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Citrus Heights Mexican restaurant was closed after health inspectors discovered nine live and dead German cockroaches in various areas including rice and bean bulk containers, wire rack storage and the hallway.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Beetle buzzes by with tiny pumpkins perched on top, and Xuanwu, a ground robot carrying a drone, walks ominously in the background.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Restaurants named in the Michelin Guide American South have been announced, and now is the perfect time to get a taste of what the food scene has been buzzing about all year.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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