as in chaos
a state in which there is widespread wrongdoing and disregard for rules and authority
the anarchy that the country experienced after the dictator drained the treasury and fled the country
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Recent Examples of anarchy
Hulls acknowledges the parallels with her experience covering an event like CHOP, which is now described in the consensus discourse as an event where Seattle descended into chaos and anarchy, rather than a demonstration of solidarity around social justice.
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The youth of the time rejected tradition, Czarist rule, questioned morality, religion, and, for some, advocated political anarchy, Berry said.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 May 2025
The queens successfully channel rocker energy; jumping off the stage and performing right in front of the judges is pure anarchy in the best way.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 12 May 2025
In a world full of anarchy and uncertainty, one’s faith in Brother Cadfael is never misplaced.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The youth of the time rejected tradition, Czarist rule, questioned morality, religion, and, for some, advocated political anarchy, Berry said.
—Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 21 May 2025
The queens successfully channel rocker energy; jumping off the stage and performing right in front of the judges is pure anarchy in the best way.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 12 May 2025
In a world full of anarchy and uncertainty, one’s faith in Brother Cadfael is never misplaced.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anarchy
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The Supercharger network has grown since then, though not without a period of chaos for the automaker and the entire car industry that bet on it.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2025
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And there was a lot of chaos on the court as the Warriors were celebrating on foreign turf and the media was scrambling to figure out where the most advantageous spots were for postgame coverage.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The Trump administration has pardoned all Jan. 6 protesters and has taken actions against those who prosecuted them for a variety of allegations connected to the unrest.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
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With features like blast-resistant walls, ballistic glass and rapid evacuation elevators, Aerie is built to handle everything from civil unrest to the most extreme emergencies.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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The emotional emptiness can feel unbearable, and the practical demands only add to the turmoil, often leaving the surviving spouse feeling lost and helpless.—
David Kudla,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Bob Vander Weide, then team president and son-in-law to Rich DeVos, was on the outs — the casualty of a divorce from the owner’s daughter and a franchise in turmoil.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Other observers said that General Nguema had mainly benefited from the Gabonese people’s disenchantment with decades of misrule.—
Elian Peltier,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 22-year-old Palestinian man joined protests in the Gaza Strip last week to demand an end to 18 years of Hamas’ violent misrule in the territory.—
Bret Stephens,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Anarchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anarchy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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