as in successes
a successful result brought about by hard work
winning that big contract was a real coup
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Recent Examples of coups
Sure Xavier is wanted for murder and coups there, but that is a problem for another day.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
In a textbook case of addition by subtraction, one of Iger’s biggest sports coups was entirely accidental.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The early years of independence were tumultuous and marked by political instability, as Syria underwent several military coups and changes in leadership.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
The series of coups in countries around the Sahel in recent years have stemmed from the instability caused by insurgents.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The military remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having solidified its dominance throughout the country’s history with coups and constitutional amendments.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The legislation excludes people accused of involvement in military rebellions or coups, as well as those charged with serious crimes such as human-rights violations, intentional homicide, drug trafficking and corruption.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
African countries are battling military coups, disputed elections and protests inspired by hardship worsened by foreign aid cuts.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
There are certain things that totalitarian coups always do.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
In a textbook case of addition by subtraction, one of Iger’s biggest sports coups was entirely accidental.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The early years of independence were tumultuous and marked by political instability, as Syria underwent several military coups and changes in leadership.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
The series of coups in countries around the Sahel in recent years have stemmed from the instability caused by insurgents.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The military remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having solidified its dominance throughout the country’s history with coups and constitutional amendments.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
The legislation excludes people accused of involvement in military rebellions or coups, as well as those charged with serious crimes such as human-rights violations, intentional homicide, drug trafficking and corruption.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
African countries are battling military coups, disputed elections and protests inspired by hardship worsened by foreign aid cuts.
—ABC News, 13 Feb. 2026
There are certain things that totalitarian coups always do.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coups
Noun
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Savoring the day’s successes was former UCLA All-American sprinter Brandon Thomas, who coaches both Servite and Rosary.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian forces made a surprise incursion into Kursk in August 2024 in one of their biggest battlefield successes in the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An Easter bunny stood beside the president, unblinking, as the president detailed his accomplishments.—
Maura Judkis,
Washington Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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This long list of accomplishments doesn’t even mention her work with the Raconteurs, her co-writes with Guy fuckin’ Clark, or that one of her records (2013’s Like a Rose) is a stone-cold classic of 2010s insurgent country.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mitchell’s achievements are a source of pride for his parents.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The guild’s annual show celebrates the work and accomplishments of producers and recognizing outstanding achievements in producing across various categories, including theatrical motion pictures, television, documentaries, animation, and emerging media.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Coups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coups. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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