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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
Unfolding in 1870s Oxford and adventuring abroad, the series will expose the early antics of the anarchic adolescent who is yet to evolve into Baker Street’s most renowned resident.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 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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Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 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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Your 6th House of Labor hosts mental Mercury, which squares rebellious Uranus in your 9th House of Journeys, stirring tension between tradition and modernization.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lang went on to appear in most of Fuller’s films, including playing a rebellious German countess in his 1980 war epic The Big Red One, and several by their friend Wim Wenders.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The only requirements for the position are lived experience as a parent or child in the child welfare system, having had their welfare case closed for one year, and not having any criminal system involvement for two years.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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The ongoing release of the Epstein files haven’t necessarily revealed any new elements of criminal wrongdoing in the media class.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Her lawyer argued that while the party involved minors, Anderson’s charges of resisting an officer and disorderly intoxication did not, according to the outlet.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The biggest risk for government bonds is the possibility that the Bank of Japan is behind the curve, which could trigger disorderly inflation and necessitate more frequent rate hikes.—
Masahiro Hidaka,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In 2021, then-Mayor Lamar Thorpe proposed a citywide crime-prevention plan to help local youths involved in illicit activities get off the streets.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The latest Epstein documents include a series of emails that Epstein sent to himself in 2013, appearing to suggest that Gates was having an extramarital affair and seeking illicit drugs.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
5 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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Worse yet than the terrible legal policies are the lawless actions.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Temporary means temporary and this is yet another lawless and activist order from the federal judiciary who continues to undermine our immigration laws.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Anarchic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anarchic. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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