bristle
noun
one of the short, stiff, coarse hairs of certain animals, especially hogs, used extensively in making brushes.
are bristling
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present progressiveof bristle.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Countries are pushing the president to stick to deals made last year, and some are bristling at U.S. allegations of unfair trade practices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026
Other allies in Europe that are struggling to find the extra cash are bristling too.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2025
For one thing, many are bristling with errors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
Our skies are filled with molecules called ions that are bristling with electric energy.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2022
I imagine that some of you, particularly those who are diehard cola drinkers, are bristling at this point.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
