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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
Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
This classic broom type’s bristles are made from corn fibers.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
The other candidates bristled at the suggestion that OPRF is not a safe school.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
That’s an unconventional approach that’s rarely seen in stories of this ilk, and the game’s optimistic narrative bristles with possibility, even after multiple playthroughs.
—Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
This classic broom type’s bristles are made from corn fibers.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
The record keepers bristled a little bit at the question, noting that for more than a century their organizations have certified all types of records that include distance, altitude, and speed as well as human spaceflight and even team formation records (groups of people skydiving).
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2025
The other candidates bristled at the suggestion that OPRF is not a safe school.
—Bob Skolnik, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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Neutral, natural fibers like jute and rattan temper the playful hue.—
Laura Fenton,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Carrots are a good source of vitamin A (as beta-carotene), fiber, magnesium and potassium, and are low in calories and fat – all nutritional properties that contribute to overall health.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since bursting onto the scene as a freshman, Janiah has carried a heavy load for Seminole Ridge, showcasing not only her scoring ability but also her all-around impact on the game.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Today’s styles run the gamut from nostalgic hearts and classic knots to bursting stars and beachy swirls.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After Cooper Flagg knocked down a pair of free throws at the 11:54 mark to give the Blue Devils a 56-42 lead, Houston stormed back with a relentless 28-11 run to complete a stunning rally and punch their ticket to the title game.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Opposition lawmakers have accused Yoon of inciting his most extreme followers to violence, after a pro-Yoon mob stormed and defaced the courthouse that issued his arrest warrant in January.—
Max Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those unfamiliar with the play may lose the thread in this iambic marathon as Izzard madly dashes to and fro, making the first act drag.—
Karen D'Souza,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Each narrative thread seemed to tease a potentially explosive ending, and the White Lotus team promised a shocking finale.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Symptoms include swelling of the eyelid and skin around the eye, bulging eyes, discoloration or redness, painful or difficult eye movement, and vision troubles.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Samsung has shown off a stretchable display that’s capable of physically bulging out of a flat surface.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Videos shared on social media seemingly showed views of the fires from inside and outside the garage, as flames several feet tall raged from the SUV and dark smoke billowed out into the sky, visible from the park and surrounding areas.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The result is that deep within Jupiter's atmosphere, there are patches of ammonia that fell as mush balls from storms raging dozens of miles above – and that ammonia will stay buried down there until the next big storm dredges it up.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The base that this is based on now has a bunch of barbed wire and fencing.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Let cool on the baking sheet set on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.—
Christopher Kimball,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Madison Square Garden buzzed with anticipation, hearts warmed by nostalgia.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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There was a long pause before anyone answered, and a longer pause before I was buzzed in.—
Elif Batuman,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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