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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
Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
There are also vegan boar-bristle-like brushes, like the cult-favorite option by Dae.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The same attorney who had once urged the faster consideration of the dog beach project eventually bristled at the Zoning Board of Appeals as its lengthy questioning wore on.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Many have wind‑catching bristles.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
There are also vegan boar-bristle-like brushes, like the cult-favorite option by Dae.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Unlike some coaches who bristle at the changing landscape of college athletics, May embraces it.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The same attorney who had once urged the faster consideration of the dog beach project eventually bristled at the Zoning Board of Appeals as its lengthy questioning wore on.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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Whole grains contain more fiber than refined grains, which helps reduce blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol, and maintain a healthy weight.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The set is nestled into a leather case with carbon-fiber detailing abound, an ode to some of the designer’s daily drivers.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The escalating tensions came into sharp focus March 27, when animosity between GOP lawmakers in the two chambers of Congress burst dramatically into view.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lendeborg today feels like an overnight sensation, bursting on the scene in his maize-and-blue out of nowhere.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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UConn Huskies stormed back from the dead, erasing a massive deficit before freshman Braylon Mullins buried a 35-foot buzzer-beater to seal a stunning 73–72 win in the Elite Eight.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fungi aren’t literally storming areas like rain or hail, but storms act as the vehicle while the spores supply the threat.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That experience introduced mo‘o—continuity, succession—as a guiding thread for the triennial, reminding me that everything exists in relation and within long lineages of care.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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What started as a gaming thread amongst teachers led to the school board terminating the teacher on Wednesday night.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Tar Heel pipeline isn’t exactly bulging with the kind of coach the UNC job could attract.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Apple engineers’ eyes bulged in astonishment.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The senator discussed jobs, tax cuts, school choice, investment accounts for children, immigration, foreign policy and freedom in the wide-raging speech.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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And the war in Ukraine rages on.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As planning continues, Lincoln High School’s Outdoor Education Club recently hosted a volunteer cleanup event at the site, where students removed debris including wooden pallets and wire.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Its unibody frame is integrated with a Ni-Ti alloy memory wire to ensure a secure, slip-free fit during high-intensity gym sessions or cycling.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Set the scene This is the city's most enviable address, where Orchard Road's buzzing energy meets the serenity of the Singapore Botanical Gardens.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Inside the Trivium Corporate Center manufacturing site in Catawba County, the air buzzed with the hum and loud drill sounds of production.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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