as in to wave
to put into view in a threatening or excited manner
She brandished a stick at the dog. brandished a petition signed by hundreds of town residents
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Recent Examples of brandish
China-mania spanned the ideological gamut: Black Power activists brandished copies of Mao’s little red book.
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Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made By History, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
According to Hatcher, at least one of the women retrieved a gun from their vehicle and brandished it at the dog’s owner during the dispute.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2025
Tucker and Bland have also been charged with one additional count of Hobbs Act robbery and four counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, officials said.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
As officers approached, the individual brandished a firearm and an armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our personnel.
—Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025
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Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made By History, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
According to Hatcher, at least one of the women retrieved a gun from their vehicle and brandished it at the dog’s owner during the dispute.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2025
Tucker and Bland have also been charged with one additional count of Hobbs Act robbery and four counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, officials said.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
As officers approached, the individual brandished a firearm and an armed confrontation ensued, during which shots were fired by our personnel.
—Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brandish
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The video transitions to a scene where the present-day Bad Bunny is seen running through a field, proudly waving the Puerto Rican flag, before arriving at a local community gathering.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
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Cage posed, waving for cameras, on the same day his ex Christina Fulton dismissed him from an assault lawsuit against their son, Weston Coppola Cage, 34.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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In 2015, Kobe Bryant announced his retirement in The Players’ Tribune.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Today, the Duchess of Sussex announced on her social media channels that her latest venture into the podcasting space will arrive on April 8, titled Confessions of a Female Founder.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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However, there is no doubt Hopkins can still produce at a high level, having totaled 1,057 yards with seven touchdowns during his 2023 season with the Titans – his first with the squad after signing with them in free agency on a two-year, $26 million deal.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
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To avoid inadvertently sending hidden pests, don’t mail plants or produce to out-of-state friends or family without clearing it first with your local agricultural office.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Brandish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brandish. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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