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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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
Thick, coarse hair does best with a hot-air brush that features strong, durable bristles and tangle-free features.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
The best holders or cups keep your brush away from countertop germs while allowing the bristles to dry thoroughly between cleanings.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Scrub the feet as well, getting the little bristles inside to remove any mold.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The downy-soft synthetic bristles cling to curves for seamless, stripe-free sculpting of your cheekbones, forehead, and jawline.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Use a silicone broom, which is more effective at picking up pet hair than traditional corn brooms that tend to trap hair in the slightly sticky bristles.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Start by removing any dirt with a dry brush that has soft bristles, Maker advises; hold the shoe vertically so anything loose will fall off.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
The American Dental Association recommends soft bristles, and the experts said the size and shape of the toothbrush head (rectangular or circle) depends on the size of your mouth and other personal factors.
—Elizabeth Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Tom Roland, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Thick, coarse hair does best with a hot-air brush that features strong, durable bristles and tangle-free features.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
The best holders or cups keep your brush away from countertop germs while allowing the bristles to dry thoroughly between cleanings.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
Scrub the feet as well, getting the little bristles inside to remove any mold.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
The downy-soft synthetic bristles cling to curves for seamless, stripe-free sculpting of your cheekbones, forehead, and jawline.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Use a silicone broom, which is more effective at picking up pet hair than traditional corn brooms that tend to trap hair in the slightly sticky bristles.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Start by removing any dirt with a dry brush that has soft bristles, Maker advises; hold the shoe vertically so anything loose will fall off.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 25 Aug. 2025
The American Dental Association recommends soft bristles, and the experts said the size and shape of the toothbrush head (rectangular or circle) depends on the size of your mouth and other personal factors.
—Elizabeth Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Verb
Ross bristles at the comparison.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristles
Noun
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Bifidobacterium boosts the immune system, balances inflammation, regulates metabolism and helps to digest certain carbohydrates and dietary fibers.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Only in stories can Charlotte weave her fibers into the form of human script.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sedona Sedona is another popular fall break destination for many reasons, least of all being Oak Creek Canyon, which bursts with color during the autumn months.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As Alien fans know, the facehugger will impregnate its host with a Xenomorph embryo, which eventually bursts from the host's chest.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kyle storms off and vows to find whoever is responsible.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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If at all possible, things get even worse when another group of men storms the house, claiming to be police.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Having established a genome for every eukaryotic creature, researchers will gain deep new insights into the connections among the threads in Earth’s web of life, and into how evolution proceeded for its myriad life forms.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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Also starring Denis O'Hare, Zachary Quinto, Sandra Bernhard, Isaac Powell, and Patti LuPone, NYC interrogates many thematic threads, but none more so than the illusion of control.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Spaces to roam are flanked by a central courtyard restaurant that buzzes with diners who feast over The House’s signature lobster pasta, moquecas (Brazilian fish stew), and cassava gnocchi.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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From the cinemas to the speakeasy to the panels and late-night conversations, every corner buzzes with energy.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The month brims with bright, naked-eye visible space sights, including two meteor showers and planet-moon pairings—not to mention the roughly 11-year peak of the northern lights.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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Creativity was sorely lacking last season, with the side mustering the lowest xG of any side to avoid relegation, but now an attacking midfield trident of Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye brims with promise and guile.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Bristles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristles. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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