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as in storms
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 bristles
Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
As someone who was always intrigued by luxury and beauty, Vigna bristles when someone suggests that Ferrari is simply a carmaker.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
The larvae are usually about an 1/8-inch long, tan and covered in hairy bristles.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 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
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
After stonewalling the cops searching for Chris, Alt-Auggie bristles when Harcourt calls him a Nazi, denying any support for the reigning regime.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
The small bristles gently add product to my small lashes, and the tubing formula is great at elongating individual lashes.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The entrepreneurs behind Grill Rescue, a grill-cleaning tool that relies on steam cleaning rather than wire bristles, have only been advertising on Fox News Channel for a few weeks.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Tom Roland, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
The robot vacuum has 8,000Pa suction and a multidirectional floating roller brush with rubber and bristles, which does an excellent job of removing dust and debris from carpets.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
As someone who was always intrigued by luxury and beauty, Vigna bristles when someone suggests that Ferrari is simply a carmaker.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
The larvae are usually about an 1/8-inch long, tan and covered in hairy bristles.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 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
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
After stonewalling the cops searching for Chris, Alt-Auggie bristles when Harcourt calls him a Nazi, denying any support for the reigning regime.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
The small bristles gently add product to my small lashes, and the tubing formula is great at elongating individual lashes.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
The entrepreneurs behind Grill Rescue, a grill-cleaning tool that relies on steam cleaning rather than wire bristles, have only been advertising on Fox News Channel for a few weeks.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ross bristles at the comparison.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristles
Noun
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Key features include temperature regulation for shifting conditions, dynamically-breathable fibers that adapt to body temperature changes and a soft, next-to-skin feel as well as moisture-wicking and odor-resistant properties for long-lasting comfort.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Artichokes contain prebiotic fibers, which fuel beneficial bacteria in your large intestine.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Once a cushioned conduit to the other side, the casket now bursts with the wisdom of a life lived outside the box.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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Later, as the film plays, the crowd bursts intermittently into laughter, cracking up at the clown-car quality of everyone piling into the van for the first time.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But as Polarity storms through the door, sending shockwaves through the room, Marie is freed from Godolkin’s grasp.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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After a beat, Eilish is seen yanking herself away and storms off, surrounded by security with an angry scowl on her face.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Picking up on these threads, the third week’s installments show that even when the current is pulling too strongly, there’s still a choice to make.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nestled on 30 private acres in the South Fork of Provo Canyon, the secluded property threads streams and waterfalls beneath stone bridges, across gentle knolls, and under low-hanging eaves, all hinting at a hobbit-house inspiration without ever tipping into twee fantasy.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 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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In September, New York buzzes with the energy of New York Fashion Week (NYFW).—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the battle rages on at Montecalvo, a smaller battle, though no less consequential, is unfolding at Vilgefortz’s secret lair.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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As Hurricane Melissa rages across Jamaica, even those reporting the news have been struck by the severity of the storm that has officially been marked a category 5 — the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a brain aneurysm is a weakened area in an artery that bulges outward and fills with blood.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Overall, researchers discovered a rich world in one of the most remote regions in the world — one that brims with artistic and architectural integrity.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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Yet his film, even in its omissions, brims with strategic ingenuity and daring, cinematic and political—to fight other films’ empty fantasies with substantial ones, to battle other advocates’ pernicious myths with virtuous ones.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Bristles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristles. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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