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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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
By horizontally drawing the brush gently across the stylus from back to front and applying as little upward pressure as possible, the soft and anti-static bristles can remove any dry fluff and dust.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Senate Democratic leadership originally bristled at the idea of barring remote attendance, with top lieutenants to Spilka arguing senators sit on more committees than representatives and have larger districts.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
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Noun
Simply squeeze the handle, open the bristles over the insect, release the handle and take your unwanted guest outside.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
By horizontally drawing the brush gently across the stylus from back to front and applying as little upward pressure as possible, the soft and anti-static bristles can remove any dry fluff and dust.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Progressives initially bristled at the idea of supporting a man whose place in the race was obviously attributable to his personal fortune.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Senate Democratic leadership originally bristled at the idea of barring remote attendance, with top lieutenants to Spilka arguing senators sit on more committees than representatives and have larger districts.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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There’s too much salt, sugar and bad fat; not enough fiber; and too many additives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Wash Smarter Cold water washing reduces fiber shedding by up to 30% compared to hot water and liquid detergents are gentler than powders, reducing friction and fiber loss.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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But there is part of me that actually believes Wayne was at his creative peak on 2004’s Tha Carter, where the Cash Money little brother with a chip on his shoulder collides with the looser, throne-craving supernova, ready to burst.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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In Raleigh, North Carolina, a water utility organization uses AI to forecast which pipes are most likely to burst, helping crews replace them proactively.—
Darshan Tiwari,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The Denver Nuggets trailed by 11 with about four minutes left to start the Western Conference semis but stormed back at Paycom Center for a narrow win — the Thunder won that series in seven games.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Of course, there are his pardons for more than 1,500 people convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol in an effort to stop the transfer of power after Trump lost his reelection bid.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Across the globe, every smart city project must share a common thread: empowering people by delivering the connectivity that makes innovation meaningful.—
Brendan O’Reilly,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Expect to see sewing and quilting supplies, fabric, yarn, specialty threads, sewing machines, and much more starting now, with additional products rolling out as the year goes on.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Photos posted online showed the snake arrived at a Virginia animal hospital with a bulging body.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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This week, they’re dominated by the moon, which enters its bulging gibbous phase in advance of next week’s full strawberry moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Fraser delivers a brimstone sermon worthy of a Baptist preacher at a tent revival, raging at plutocrats who ravage those with less (or nothing at all).—
Hamilton Cain,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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Keeping the party raging will require some salesmanship.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Allow to cool completely on wire rack to room temperature.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Staff and wire reports USA TODAY Dior is appointing its menswear designer, Jonathan Anderson, as the fashion house's creative director, who will also oversee womenswear designs and haute couture.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Much of the cast, including creator Lin Manuel Miranda, Jonathan Groff, Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr. and Reneé Elise Goldsberry, walked the carpet embracing other stars who were buzzing with excitement for what the performance could be.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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But others, including Grand Central Market, were already buzzing with customers.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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