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as in buzzed
to be copiously supplied
a recent college grad thrilled to be starting a new life in a city bristling with possibilities
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as in stormed
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 bristled
When his Peace Corps tour ended, Briscoe bristled at the idea of leaving.
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ABC News, 10 June 2026
Use an old toothbrush or soft-bristled cleaning brush to scrub the caulk, being sure to get into hard-to-reach corners and edges.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
But for years, many clinicians have bristled at the shifts to a centralized system, feeling their voices have been pushed to the side in favor of more corporate decision-making.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
Above the lobby of Alameda Theatre, Obama Shaw bristled with an unbridled confidence about his abilities.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Residents who spoke with the Associated Press expressed concerns about safety and public services but bristled at stereotypes about rampant crime.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 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
Vogt says that Rattlesnake Master's spiky yucca-like leaves and bristled golf-ball flowers add architectural drama to a prairie planting and lure adult pollinators throughout the late summer.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
The president has long bristled at the otherwise customary joking at his expense by celebrity comedians.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 10 June 2026
Use an old toothbrush or soft-bristled cleaning brush to scrub the caulk, being sure to get into hard-to-reach corners and edges.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
But for years, many clinicians have bristled at the shifts to a centralized system, feeling their voices have been pushed to the side in favor of more corporate decision-making.
—Jessica Bartlett — Boston Globe, STAT, 21 May 2026
Above the lobby of Alameda Theatre, Obama Shaw bristled with an unbridled confidence about his abilities.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
Residents who spoke with the Associated Press expressed concerns about safety and public services but bristled at stereotypes about rampant crime.
—Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 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
Vogt says that Rattlesnake Master's spiky yucca-like leaves and bristled golf-ball flowers add architectural drama to a prairie planting and lure adult pollinators throughout the late summer.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
The president has long bristled at the otherwise customary joking at his expense by celebrity comedians.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristled
Verb
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The raucous crowd buzzed, performing an anticipatory wave before Andrade saluted the judges.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Picture show New York City buzzed with excitement yesterday as fans flooded the streets to celebrate the Knicks' first NBA championship win since 1973.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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Center talent and depth was undeniably one of the reasons Colorado stormed through the regular season as the league’s top team and breezed by Los Angeles and Minnesota in the first two rounds of the playoffs.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Disgruntled, the policemen stormed out of the house.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Swirl it into a sauce à la minute, at most—heat will burst the eggs and reduce texture contrast.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
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The second half was a completely different story, bursting with action on both ends of the pitch.—
Bryan Preston,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Verb
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As the party raged on LACMA’s campus, hundreds of parade participants hurriedly prepared for their debuts in the corners of nearby streets and parking lots.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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By Hannah Miller, Bloomberg Before the World Cup started, fans raged over the cost of tickets — the highest ever for the tournament.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Five racks of computer servers hummed in a futuristic yet industrial-looking classroom at Atlanta Technical College, south of downtown.—
Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
26 May 2026
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Ventilators hummed in an intensive care unit.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Indigenous men grieved but also fumed when women were attacked.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Racial tensions surrounding Clark are especially high right now, after a group of racially idolatrous media members fumed outrage over her walking out with Morgan Wallen at his concert last weekend.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The 20-yard screamer deflected off keeper Luca Zidane’s fingertips and bulged the back of the net.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Her stomach bulged beneath her I ❤ FLORIDA boatneck and her face was round and waxy-pale.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Sitting with her children in a carriage during the parade and later appearing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, the princess wore nodded to her late mother-in-law Princess Diana's 1987 Easter outfit in a pale blue ensemble and wide-brimmed hat by Catherine Walker.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Conversations between the two often brimmed with lessons on life, which Honda carries close to heart.—
Julius Miller
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Bristled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristled. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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