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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
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2025
Use lots of suds and a soft bristle brush to clean the frame, handlebars, wheels and saddle.
—George Petras, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
This week, it was reported that Cabinet members, including Rubio, have bristled at some of the actions taken by Musk with the Department of Government Efficiency.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The only thing left was to attach the bristle brush to the hose and get to cleaning.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2025
Use lots of suds and a soft bristle brush to clean the frame, handlebars, wheels and saddle.
—George Petras, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Other Cabinet members also reportedly have bristled at Musk’s power.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
This week, it was reported that Cabinet members, including Rubio, have bristled at some of the actions taken by Musk with the Department of Government Efficiency.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bristle
Noun
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Sweet potatoes are also rich in fiber, magnesium, and vitamin A.10 6.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
14 Apr. 2025
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Gut healthy ingredients Health-conscious consumers have also become increasingly focused on gut health in recent years, and an array of beverages featuring gut-healthy ingredients like probiotics and fiber (especially prebiotic fibers) have hit the market.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Coogler burst onto the scene with the indie hit Fruitvale Station before going on to direct Creed and the Black Panther franchise (the latter two both starred Jordan).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2025
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Culture Club burst onto the UK new romantic scene in 1981 and became one of the most defining and influential bands of their generation.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Such is the case with this 15-minute fictionalized short inspired by the traumatic aftermath of a real event — when a group of Proud Boys in 2022 stormed a Drag Queen Story Hour program at the East Bay’s San Lorenzo Library and proceeded to hurl gay and transphobic slurs there.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Soon after Noboa took office in 2023, the country suffered back-to-back emergencies: a notorious gang leader escaped from prison; days later, a band of gunmen stormed a major TV station and took the staff hostage.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This multitude of Marys leaves considerable room for disagreement over which Biblical threads are authentically woven into Magdalene’s story, and which aren’t.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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While there are many threads in Sneaks, almost none of them summon enough interest to make this tepid ride earn our investment.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Varicose veins are swollen, bulging veins that usually occur in the legs and can be visible just beneath the skin.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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She’s also seen with her eyes severely bulging, sometimes wearing only a gray bathrobe and without her trademark wig.—
Claudia Rosenbaum,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Similar conversations have raged around the country for years, particularly over whether Confederate monuments should be removed from public spaces.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately but unsurprisingly, a subset of online losers have raged about Doctor Who’s inclusivity.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Previously, wires such as the AP, Bloomberg and Reuters were generally always in the tight circle of reporters brought in for pool events, which are then distributed to the wider press.—
Dominick Mastrangelo,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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Competitive gamers seeking fast, lag-free performance without the annoyance of wires won't find much better than the ultra-lightweight Razer Viper Ultimate.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Leonard was buzzing around the net and effectively baited Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle into some post-whistle contact.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Temple buzzed with the thrills and demands of serving entertainment and spiritual solace to thousands of people a week.—
Claire Hoffman,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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