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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
Indiana tailback Kaelon Black, fresh off the national championship, bristled at the notion that his team was simply the product of the change in college football.
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
After announcing Stefanski's firing, Jimmy Haslam bristled over the narrative that the Browns are a dysfunctional organization.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
But some lawmakers in the State Affairs Committee bristled at the idea of outlawing all city and county flags.
—Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Payton being Payton, the Broncos coach bristled this past Thursday morning when a reporter asked about his dedication to running the ball during a media teleconference.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
But several justices bristled at the court potentially setting a major precedent by ruling on whether to uphold an early decision.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
Once soaked, use a soft sponge or a non-wired brush (soft-bristled is best) to gently scrub the filters.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
The Chinese government bristled at former President Biden’s efforts to strengthen relations with Europe, Australia, India, Canada and others to confront China.
—Ted Anthony, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Yellen bristled at the notion that Powell might have lied.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Seth Emerson, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
After announcing Stefanski's firing, Jimmy Haslam bristled over the narrative that the Browns are a dysfunctional organization.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
But some lawmakers in the State Affairs Committee bristled at the idea of outlawing all city and county flags.
—Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Payton being Payton, the Broncos coach bristled this past Thursday morning when a reporter asked about his dedication to running the ball during a media teleconference.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
But several justices bristled at the court potentially setting a major precedent by ruling on whether to uphold an early decision.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2026
Once soaked, use a soft sponge or a non-wired brush (soft-bristled is best) to gently scrub the filters.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
The Chinese government bristled at former President Biden’s efforts to strengthen relations with Europe, Australia, India, Canada and others to confront China.
—Ted Anthony, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Yellen bristled at the notion that Powell might have lied.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristled
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That message carried into the museum's science classrooms, where children learned about electricity by holding hands to create a human circuit — prompting cheers as a device buzzed and lit up.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fresh off a plane and finally inside the Toyota Center with a new cast of characters, Coby White stood on the baseline while the activity buzzed around him.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Technically, fans stormed the court twice.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The United States has not maintained a physical embassy in Tehran since the Iranian revolution in 1979, when militants stormed the building and held Americans hostage for 444 days.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Marlin burst through the building yelling, according to several people working there that morning.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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After flooding and damage from bursting pipes worsened over the past week and a half at the troubled Concierge Apartments in Rocky Hill, town officials officially condemned 200 apartments in the massive complex Thursday afternoon.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Neill, who returns as Alan Grant for an Xfinity Super Bowl ad, remembers bonding with his costars while the storm raged in 1992.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Feb. 2026
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The secretary also spoke about the anti-regime protests that have raged in Iran since late December.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The nondescript industrial buildings once hummed away largely behind the scenes, powering the various facets of our online lives.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The laser-cutting machine hummed with life.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS ‘NO AUTHORIZATION’ – DHS exposes background of NYC city council employee after Mamdani fumed over arrest.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Wilson fumed in silence for a few minutes as Adebayo drove.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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The surrounding metropolitan area has similarly bulged.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Even pre-Covid, his pockets bulged with hand sanitizer.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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At the time the Academy West Investments affiliate bought University Park, which is two blocks from the UC Berkeley campus, the then-owners brimmed with confidence that the property offered plenty of upside.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Bryan, who was a Navy ordnanceman until his songwriting introduced a new career path, hadn’t anticipated backlash; fans brimmed with excitement for a full release.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Bristled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristled. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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