1
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
Dip a rag or bristled brush in a detergent solution and use it to lift dirt, grime, pollen, mold, and mildew from outdoor chairs, tables, and umbrellas.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Bondi bristled at an October hearing when Blumenthal probed a connection between Ballard’s clients and the Justice Department’s actions.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Once soaked, use a soft sponge or a non-wired brush (soft-bristled is best) to gently scrub the filters.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
The governor, 52, bristled at questions about Harris' memoir, 107 Days, which recounts her brief campaign for the White House in 2024 after former President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Republican politicians in Florida praised offshore drilling, but bristled at any mention of bringing it to their neck of the Gulf.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
Although such a plan is perfectly acceptable under the rule of capture, and similar projects are already under way elsewhere in the state, East Texans bristled at the idea.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2025
The former president has bristled at the suggestion that his administration abused the autopen, defending himself in a July 13 New York Times interview.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Former coach Michael Malone bristled over losing Caldwell-Pope to the Orlando Magic.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
Bondi bristled at an October hearing when Blumenthal probed a connection between Ballard’s clients and the Justice Department’s actions.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Once soaked, use a soft sponge or a non-wired brush (soft-bristled is best) to gently scrub the filters.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
The governor, 52, bristled at questions about Harris' memoir, 107 Days, which recounts her brief campaign for the White House in 2024 after former President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
—Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Republican politicians in Florida praised offshore drilling, but bristled at any mention of bringing it to their neck of the Gulf.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 Nov. 2025
Although such a plan is perfectly acceptable under the rule of capture, and similar projects are already under way elsewhere in the state, East Texans bristled at the idea.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2025
The former president has bristled at the suggestion that his administration abused the autopen, defending himself in a July 13 New York Times interview.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Former coach Michael Malone bristled over losing Caldwell-Pope to the Orlando Magic.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristled
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Sephora‘s Dubai Mall flagship has long been buzzed about by brands as being the productive location in the world, underscoring the region’s exceptional consumer appetite for premium beauty products.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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How Coffee Keeps You Alert Your morning cup of coffee can leave you feeling pretty buzzed.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Stars have now lost six straight games (0-3-3) after getting battered Tuesday night by those same Hurricanes that Colorado stormed back against three days prior.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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After Washington led by as many as 26 points late in the third quarter, the Magic stormed back and used a 42-18 run to cut their deficit to just two points with five minutes left in the game.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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In 1942, as desert warfare raged in North Africa, a crew of physiologists was dispatched to the Sonoran Desert to conduct experiments on soldiers.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
8 Jan. 2026
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That winter, the concrete spillway collapsed in one section during massive storms, prompting the evacuation of 188,000 people as water raged uncontrolled into the river below, and concerns grew that part of the dam might fail.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The broad stock market hummed along in 2025, with the S&P 500 posting a 16% return — the index’s third consecutive year of double-digit gains.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2026
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By Monday, with Paramount’s David Ellison tilting at windmills to try to stop Ted Sarandos’ Netflixian invasion, the studio executive hummed a different tune.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Dec. 2025
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Taylor fumed at the stoppage, which came late in the fourth quarter with just over five minutes remaining, saying after the game that he was never told game officials planned to stop play if Garrett were to hit the mark to become the NFL’s single-season sack leader.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
5 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 spring 2026 fashion collections brimmed with styles, ranging from short and sweet to sleek and chic.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2026
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So far, the year has brimmed with new milestones.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Bristled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristled. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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