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
The argument turned violent when Grier brandished a pocketknife, then got a bayonet-style knife with a long blade, the release said.
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Schumer was recently put on blast by The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart for explaining the impacts of Trump’s tariff threats against Mexico and China by brandishing a can of Corona beer and an avocado at a press conference to show items that could increase in price.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
Those familiar with his approach believe brandishing his team as the worst in history is a motivational technique to get a reaction from his players.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
This one is brandished by a masked robber holding up the luxury hotel's store.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Schumer was recently put on blast by The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart for explaining the impacts of Trump’s tariff threats against Mexico and China by brandishing a can of Corona beer and an avocado at a press conference to show items that could increase in price.
—Ramsey Touchberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
Those familiar with his approach believe brandishing his team as the worst in history is a motivational technique to get a reaction from his players.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
This one is brandished by a masked robber holding up the luxury hotel's store.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 24 Feb. 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 October 2024, the Democrat announced he and others, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, would be pushing to more than double the current allotment, bringing the cap up to $750 million a year.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo officially announced his bid for New York City mayor on Saturday, entering the race with early polling showing strong support for his candidacy.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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The podcast network produces more than 100 hours of weekly content.—
Caitlin Huston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 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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“Brandish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brandish. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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