as in anarchy
a situation of confused and wild behavior in which the people in a country, group, organization, etc., are not controlled by rules or laws
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Recent Examples of anarchism
This left-wing version of anarchism postulated the end of private property and the social ownership and distribution of resources.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
The Real Story of Black Anarchists Livia Gershon September 5, 2020
Often in the news today, anarchism is widely misunderstood.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Jan. 2025
His columns, written until his death in 1892, variously address suffrage, journalistic ethics, strikes and anarchism, and the inner workings of presidential nominating conventions.
—Christopher Carroll, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
But the more important separation between then and now is in the spirit of ebullient anarchism that infuses Saturday Night.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 4 Feb. 2025
The Real Story of Black Anarchists Livia Gershon September 5, 2020
Often in the news today, anarchism is widely misunderstood.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 31 Jan. 2025
His columns, written until his death in 1892, variously address suffrage, journalistic ethics, strikes and anarchism, and the inner workings of presidential nominating conventions.
—Christopher Carroll, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
But the more important separation between then and now is in the spirit of ebullient anarchism that infuses Saturday Night.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anarchism
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Democracy, under the sway of lies, becomes a form of anarchy.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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Review: 'The White Lotus' Season 3 is on the edge of anarchy Anitta's viewing taste for the silver screen provides similar food for thought.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Chateau Elan’s allure may come from its stunning grounds and impressive wine roster, but there’s a creative commotion happening in the kitchens.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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An employee at a Mercedes-Benz overflow lot, who did not want to be named, heard the rapid gunfire and raced to the commotion to see what was going on.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Anarchism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anarchism. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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