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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
New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Its rounded bristles also help stimulate blood flow to the scalp while distributing natural oils, promoting healthier hair and increased shine.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
An upbeat and determined person by nature, Ms. Donlon bristled at her sister’s disheartened words.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But the arrangements are by Darcy James Argue, whose compositions for his own 18-piece Secret Society big band bristle with ambition; the pianist Sullivan Fortner, McLorin’s longtime collaborator and a master of splintered, polytonal harmonies, will also join her.
—New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Its rounded bristles also help stimulate blood flow to the scalp while distributing natural oils, promoting healthier hair and increased shine.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
Understandably, nominees bristled at the decision to exclude their work in live form.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
An upbeat and determined person by nature, Ms. Donlon bristled at her sister’s disheartened words.
—Christopher Maag, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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With fibers measuring up to 36 mm in length, Kasturi Cotton is a testament to India’s commitment to quality and traceability in ethical textile production.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Rely on pantry staples like lentils, chickpeas and black beans that are high in protein, fiber and very budget-friendly.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Banks burst through those doors with a breakneck style.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The tech bubble burst in 2000, sending the S&P 500 down by almost 50%.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In just his second year, using the transfer portal as well as anyone to accelerate the rebuild, Pitino’s Johnnies stormed through the Big East, matching UConn’s record for wins in the conference (18) which was set during the Huskies’ historically dominant 2023-24 season.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2025
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All passengers were asked to remain seated, but Augustin allegedly stormed to the front of the plane while holding onto his sister.—
Pilar Arias,
Fox News,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The film begins with Bratton reassuring Lawrence that the film isn’t about him, in order to calm his nerves, but Lawrence’s story is a central thread running through the film.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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Turn each comment thread into its own valuable conversation.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As Ne Zha, his wide eyes often bulge in different directions.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the owner of a silver carp by Fabergé, circa 1908, squeezes the bulging glass eyeballs, the guillotine mouth chomps the end of a cigar (Wartski, E13).—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The war has raged on after Trump became president for a second time, with Russia making slow progress on the battlefield in Ukraine and pressing Ukrainian forces that had taken a sliver of Russian territory across the border in Kursk.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Protests raged as attorneys slowly made their way out of the federal courthouse.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Upon closer inspection the object was a camera attached to wires.—
Sophie Clark,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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European Union announces retaliatory tariffs on these popular U.S. goods 06:34 Machine parts, including steel wires, screws and more are also likely to be hit, raising the price of a broad range of appliances from dishwashers and dryers to garbage disposals and air conditioners.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Tigers support section in right field kept the Tokyo Dome buzzing every bottom half of the inning, with coordinated cheers erupting for each Hanshin batter, a vocal ferocity maintained through the entire at-bat.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Adam Henrique, Jeff Skinner and Viktor Arvidsson were buzzing around the net on a shift early in the third.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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