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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
Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Any brush made from plastic is dishwasher-safe and can be placed on the top rack with the bristles facing downward for a normal cycle.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Zak Keefer, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Balanced with elegant and supple tannins and bristling supporting acidity.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Noun
Step 5: Wash the Body of the Rug Using the soft bristle brush dipped in soapy water, gently scrub the rug with a back-and-forth motion.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Any brush made from plastic is dishwasher-safe and can be placed on the top rack with the bristles facing downward for a normal cycle.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2025
Verb
Marcus Jordan, son of Michael, and Larsa Pippen, ex-wife of Scottie, bristled at the way they were portrayed in an October 2023 episode of PTFO.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Balanced with elegant and supple tannins and bristling supporting acidity.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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In Tanzi’s opinion, the best diet for the brain is the Mediterranean diet, which minimizes red meat and is rich in fiber from fruit and vegetables.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The cotton fibers are tightly woven together and twisted to produce that smooth texture.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
Verb
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But there is part of me that actually believes Wayne was at his creative peak on 2004’s Tha Carter, where the Cash Money little brother with a chip on his shoulder collides with the looser, throne-craving supernova, ready to burst.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
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In Raleigh, North Carolina, a water utility organization uses AI to forecast which pipes are most likely to burst, helping crews replace them proactively.—
Darshan Tiwari,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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The Denver Nuggets trailed by 11 with about four minutes left to start the Western Conference semis but stormed back at Paycom Center for a narrow win — the Thunder won that series in seven games.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Of course, there are his pardons for more than 1,500 people convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol in an effort to stop the transfer of power after Trump lost his reelection bid.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Expect to see sewing and quilting supplies, fabric, yarn, specialty threads, sewing machines, and much more starting now, with additional products rolling out as the year goes on.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Across the globe, every smart city project must share a common thread: empowering people by delivering the connectivity that makes innovation meaningful.—
Brendan O’Reilly,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Photos posted online showed the snake arrived at a Virginia animal hospital with a bulging body.—
Simone Jasper,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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This week, they’re dominated by the moon, which enters its bulging gibbous phase in advance of next week’s full strawberry moon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Keeping the party raging will require some salesmanship.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Fraser delivers a brimstone sermon worthy of a Baptist preacher at a tent revival, raging at plutocrats who ravage those with less (or nothing at all).—
Hamilton Cain,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The incident Johnson attributed the incident to copper wire thieves — who were looking for copper in a place where there was none.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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Can't see Chism making it through the waiver wire given how heavily he was recruited as an UDFA.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Verb
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But others, including Grand Central Market, were already buzzing with customers.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Much of the cast, including creator Lin Manuel Miranda, Jonathan Groff, Daveed Diggs, Christopher Jackson, Phillipa Soo, Leslie Odom Jr. and Reneé Elise Goldsberry, walked the carpet embracing other stars who were buzzing with excitement for what the performance could be.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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