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as in buzzed
to be copiously supplied
a recent college grad thrilled to be starting a new life in a city bristling with possibilities
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as in stormed
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 bristled
Prasad, however, bristled at the idea of a takeover by Insight during the news conference Wednesday.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
But some critics bristled at the annual outings, especially since Francis would also wash the feet of Muslims and people of other faiths.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
But some conservative critics bristled at the annual outings, especially since Francis would also wash the feet of Muslims and people of other faiths.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Thompson bristled at Rose’s assertion that reversing Kansas’ in-state tuition policy would run counter to Christian teachings.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Hicks also bristled at my suggestion that this was a genteel, transparent form of public shaming — information that donors and voters could use to pressure lower-performing candidates out of the race, thus increasing the chance that at least one Democrat advances to November.
—Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
The plane was stuffed with instruments, and its wings bristled with sensors and other devices.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
Villa fans and players alike have bristled at how these findings have been interpreted.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
After announcing Stefanski's firing, Jimmy Haslam bristled over the narrative that the Browns are a dysfunctional organization.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
But some critics bristled at the annual outings, especially since Francis would also wash the feet of Muslims and people of other faiths.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
But some conservative critics bristled at the annual outings, especially since Francis would also wash the feet of Muslims and people of other faiths.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
Thompson bristled at Rose’s assertion that reversing Kansas’ in-state tuition policy would run counter to Christian teachings.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Hicks also bristled at my suggestion that this was a genteel, transparent form of public shaming — information that donors and voters could use to pressure lower-performing candidates out of the race, thus increasing the chance that at least one Democrat advances to November.
—Joe Garofoli, San Francisco Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2026
The plane was stuffed with instruments, and its wings bristled with sensors and other devices.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
Villa fans and players alike have bristled at how these findings have been interpreted.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
After announcing Stefanski's firing, Jimmy Haslam bristled over the narrative that the Browns are a dysfunctional organization.
—CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristled
Verb
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Louise’s phone buzzed in her pocket.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Diehard fans banged bass drums, songs emanated from the supporters’ wall and a packed stadium of 7,211 buzzed all the way through stoppage time of a tense game.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Paras Griffin / Getty Images Instead, investigators say the suspects stormed the studio, separated the victims and used firearms during the attack.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Angered when his ally Munim Khan was replaced by Shams-ud-din as vakil (prime minister), Adham Khan, who was already resentful after his recall from Malwa, stormed into the court with his supporters on May 16, 1562, and murdered Shams-ud-din in the audience hall.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After heavy rain, swollen streams can burst their banks, carrying mud and boulders down the mountainsides.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fernandez-Pardo burst down the left flank then slipped the ball between two defenders and found the unmarked Haraldsson at the far post.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The conflict, which has raged on despite a truce brokered by the United States and Qatar, has sparked a huge humanitarian crisis, with at least 7 million people displaced.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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As the legal process raged on, Fortnite was not available on those app stores.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The gallery hummed with the ideal number and mix of people—reverent Sherald fans, art students in statement glasses, and little kids rushing up to the massive canvases and screaming in delight.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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Generators hummed as families gathered outside campers and horse trailers to share barbecue and beers.—
Molly Hennessy-Fiske,
Washington Post,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Trump has similarly fumed at Thune, going so far as to refuse to sign bills until the SAVE America Act reaches his desk.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS ‘NO AUTHORIZATION’ – DHS exposes background of NYC city council employee after Mamdani fumed over arrest.—
,
FOXNews.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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Angelenos’ eyes bulged at the $1,500-a-head price tag.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fashion goes wide-brimmed and long-sleeved.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bad Bunny’s halftime performance at Super Bowl LX served as a robust celebration of culture that brimmed with symbolism and celebrity cameos.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bristled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristled. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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