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
There can only be chaos and anarchy.
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
They’re each united by coming-of-age themes including first love and first heartbreak, as well as varying degrees of anarchy, rebellion and mischief.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
There was a huge tradition of anarchy.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
The grandfather also showed him the sorry sight of contemporary hedges deformed by diabolical flail trimmers that chewed the natural architecture of branches into an anarchy of twigs.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
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Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
They’re each united by coming-of-age themes including first love and first heartbreak, as well as varying degrees of anarchy, rebellion and mischief.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
There was a huge tradition of anarchy.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2025
The grandfather also showed him the sorry sight of contemporary hedges deformed by diabolical flail trimmers that chewed the natural architecture of branches into an anarchy of twigs.
—Annie Proulx, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anarchy
Noun
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So Nix killed the play, checked into a run, and chaos ensued.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
17 Oct. 2025
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What begins as slapstick chaos soon reveals a layered critique of vanity, authority and the pressures of appearances.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Duffy did not cite specific intelligence, but his remarks echoed broader administration warnings about potential unrest tied to the protests this Saturday.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Missouri is chasing a rebound to keep its SEC title hopes alive, while Auburn and head coach Hugh Freeze are trying to quiet growing unrest.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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And the reason why Illinois is a different case from Chicago is because Chicago has been given over to lawlessness and gangs for too long, George.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … BADGE REVOLT – Police officers reveal DC 'lawlessness' as feds probe alleged crime data manipulation.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Treasury secretary announced a lifeline Thursday that’s designed to pull the country’s financial markets out of deepening turmoil, and a close political ally out of a hole.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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The coins reflect a time of turmoil Archaeologists have confirmed that the coins mainly date to the 12th century.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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But, after decades of misrule, the PA is wildly unpopular among Palestinians themselves.—
Ilan Berman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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His regime’s misrule, combined with its alliance with transnational criminal organizations, has destabilized the entire region.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Anarchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anarchy. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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