as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
winning that big contract was a real coup
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Recent Examples of coup
Two of the club’s greatest ever players, Patrice Evra and Nemanja Vidic, were acquired in a January transfer window 20 years ago, but a repeat of such a coup is unlikely.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
As an army lieutenant, Cabello was part of a handful of young officials led by Chávez responsible for a 1992 coup attempt.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
In the past, a popular uprising or a coup could bring tyranny to an end.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
The army has long held a dominant role in the country’s politics, though its civilian proxy was roundly defeated in 2020 polls — just before a coup the following year which then revived dormant fighting between the military and myriad ethnic opposition forces.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
As an army lieutenant, Cabello was part of a handful of young officials led by Chávez responsible for a 1992 coup attempt.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 4 Jan. 2026
In the past, a popular uprising or a coup could bring tyranny to an end.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2026
The army has long held a dominant role in the country’s politics, though its civilian proxy was roundly defeated in 2020 polls — just before a coup the following year which then revived dormant fighting between the military and myriad ethnic opposition forces.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup
Noun
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My highest priority, now and always, is the well-being and success of our students, teachers, and the staff who support them.—
Ashley Paul,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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This comes roughly a year after the success of Weaver’s unit during the 2025 season led to interviews with the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears for their head coach openings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some of her incredible accomplishments also happen outside of the studio.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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Planting a simple pot of herbs or flowers stimulates positive feelings, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most Gazans who had come of age or graduated from university in 2006 when Israel’s blockade was imposed were in 2023 reaching the second half of their thirties without ever having had a job, despite their impressive educational achievements.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Watson’s combination of scientific achievement and controversial remarks created a complicated legacy.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Coup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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