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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
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
The cleanser itself contains aloe and coconut oil, which will leave bristles soft and flexible.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024
Alexis Gunderson, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
States must typically invite federal investigators to assess potential bird-flu cases in person, and some have bristled at the prospect of letting federal officials onto farms.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Wicker Baskets and Decor Vacuum wicker with a soft bristle attachment to remove surface dust from all the crooks and crannies of the weave.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
The cleanser itself contains aloe and coconut oil, which will leave bristles soft and flexible.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2024
Verb
But Minchin and Alcock are an electric duo, their bristling anti-chemistry transmuting their characters’ respective funks from mostly unwatchable to genuinely compelling.
—Alexis Gunderson, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
States must typically invite federal investigators to assess potential bird-flu cases in person, and some have bristled at the prospect of letting federal officials onto farms.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2024
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Re-imagining the Wheel Due to their size and the presence of whorls, the pebbles were likely used as an early version of a spinning wheel to gather up fibers like wool or flax and transform it into yarn.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
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Cotton fibers are hollow inside, and carry a slight negative charge.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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Ever since Greta Thunberg burst onto the scene in 2018, climate protest has been seen as a primarily youthful pursuit.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The 6-foot-5, 265-pound rookie from UCLA burst off the line of scrimmage and barreled around Bears tight end Cole Kmet.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
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On the other hand, the Lions have stormed through their opening games, with their physical style of play proving too much for opponents.Ben Morse, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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On January 6, 2021, thousands of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building in an attempt to stop the certification of Biden's victory, triggering violence in the process, which led to one person being shot dead by police and the injuries of dozens of officers.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The addition adds contrast for form-fitting looks and elevates designer threads — like Comer’s Prada jumpsuit at her most recent red carpet event.Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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My friends were confused by my abrupt stop and the frightened and befuddled look on my face — except for one, whose eyes were also bulging wide.Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
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Prior to stepping out into space, Gillis reported seeing seals around the hatch that appear to be bulging.Denise Chow, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024
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Former President Trump raged in a post online after a shocking Iowa poll found Vice President Harris leading in the state.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: Trump has repeatedly raged against the media this election for critical coverage of him, his legal troubles and his campaign.April Rubin, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas pedal.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Remove tool has a drop-down menu that identifies wires and cables or people in the image that take attention away from your subject.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The crypto community is buzzing, with celebrations sweeping across forums and social media, hailing Trump’s win as a potential boon for the top cryptocurrency’s future.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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After today, our phones will quit buzzing nonstop with fundraising texts and get-out-the-vote calls.Sam Allard, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Bristle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bristle. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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