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also anarchical
as in rebellious
not restrained by or under the control of legal authority
the citywide blackouts caused anarchic looting and rioting
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Recent Examples of anarchic
The internet is ascendant, and anarchic.
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Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
Since emerging in 1999, the anarchic denim label has become a mainstay in Australian fashion and beyond, amassing a loyal following with celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Travis Scott in tow.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
What was once a hub for journalists, artists, celebrities, and, yes, anarchic shitposters has become the front lines in the decline of democracy.
—Ryan Broderick, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Generally ticked off at his situation, Ben navigates sewers, gets blown up a few times and sprints a lot in his quest to stay alive, occasionally doing anarchic selfie-cam videos that grow more unhinged.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2025
Since emerging in 1999, the anarchic denim label has become a mainstay in Australian fashion and beyond, amassing a loyal following with celebrities like Hailey Bieber and Travis Scott in tow.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
What was once a hub for journalists, artists, celebrities, and, yes, anarchic shitposters has become the front lines in the decline of democracy.
—Ryan Broderick, Rolling Stone, 24 Nov. 2025
Generally ticked off at his situation, Ben navigates sewers, gets blown up a few times and sprints a lot in his quest to stay alive, occasionally doing anarchic selfie-cam videos that grow more unhinged.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anarchic
Adjective
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This rebellious attitude defines the world she’s built, and it’s reflected in the girl who wears it.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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That trombone of yours, with its rebellious and unique sound, forever changed the history of our Latin music.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Maxwell’s attorneys said the Justice Department obtained the documents — otherwise subject to secrecy orders — improperly during its criminal investigation of Maxwell.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Failure to comply could result in civil and criminal penalties.—
Virginia Hammerle,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The people who trespassed at the Capitol, and committed disorderly behavior, enabled the mob violence.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles native LaBeouf has a history of violent and disorderly behavior that shadowed his efforts to move past his Disney Channel days in the early aughts.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Other clips show dozens of containers throughout the illicit facility, and vessels filled with unknown substances.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, his administration imposed new sanctions on 30 people and companies accused of enabling Iran’s production of ballistic missiles and drones, and illicit oil sales.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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Our cities are under attack by lawless law enforcement.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another Trumpist tenet was that our society had become lawless, its justice system far too lenient.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Anarchic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anarchic. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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