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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
Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Instead of pulling out a Magic Eraser to free the gunk (and compromising the protective coating), let the cookware soak for a bit before scrubbing it with a sponge or bristle brush.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
When asked why the union hasn’t been willing to negotiate a floor in salaries, Clark bristled at that assumption as well.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This push broom is perfect for sweeping up any kind of debris and has strong, durable bristles.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
Instead of pulling out a Magic Eraser to free the gunk (and compromising the protective coating), let the cookware soak for a bit before scrubbing it with a sponge or bristle brush.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
Meghan visibly bristled at her friend calling her Meghan Markle.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
When asked why the union hasn’t been willing to negotiate a floor in salaries, Clark bristled at that assumption as well.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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The rule of thumb for eating more fiber is to go slow, make one change at a time and drink plenty of fluids.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Specifically, long single-ply fibers are ideal over lots of shorter fibers woven together.—
Nena Farrell,
WIRED,
21 Mar. 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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Israel launched its initial assault on Gaza after Hamas fighters stormed southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, killing 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA TODAY,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Bulldogs stormed back and cut the lead to one with 29 seconds left after both teams exchanged buckets for several minutes.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic’s editor in chief, had withheld some of the contents of the thread in his bombshell report Monday revealing that he had been looped in on plans to carry out attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2025
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Goldberg says he was included in the message thread with Trump brass in the encrypted messaging app Signal earlier this month.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Beattie is just one figure in a bulging cast of characters that Stewart handily divides into five main categories: Funders, Thinkers, Sergeants, Infantry and Power Players.—
Jennifer Szalai,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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As Ne Zha, his wide eyes often bulge in different directions.—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Any opportunity for scientific discussion was skipped, and the proposal seemed to be on the path toward a potential major policy change as the pandemic was raging.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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One large circular oven was dug out as a silo, and researchers found a thick floor, which suggests particularly intense fires raged in the oven, possibly used for cooking or ceramics, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Turning Dania Beach Grill into Lucky Fish A fan-favorite hangout for 75 years, Dania Beach Grill was condemned in April 2019, racking up a trove of code violations at the time, which included damaged and corroded awnings, broken walls and plywood beams, rotten wood and exposed wires.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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Matheson House is an architectural gem with wire mesh walls, stone details, ponds and an indoor pool, and a collection of artifacts acquired in different countries.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Pro tip: Downtown will be buzzing with excitement, and parking will be limited, so rideshare apps or carpooling might be your best bet.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
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Steven’s phone buzzed shortly after the first-half buzzer.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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