COUPS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

coups

noun

plural of coup

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 Season 2 jumps forward nine years, to a presidential assassination, military coups and an unstable state that changes hands many times in the months that follow. — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 Challenged by both pro-Thaksin forces and progressive orange parties, its old methods—military coups, dodgy deals, party bans, the judicial removal of prime ministers—were wearing thin. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026 The movie would star Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda in one of the most celebrating casting coups of its day. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 Igbo, Yoruba, and Hausa, the big three of the three hundred–plus ethnicities that made up the national character, exerted their outsized influence in the shattering wave of military coups that preceded and followed the brutal civil war. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026 Sudan’s recent outbreak of civil war, following years of coups and credible accusations of ethnic cleansing and genocide, persists under the radar. — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 The administration has quietly deepened engagement with Mali’s military government despite years of strained relations following the country’s coups and growing partnership with Russia. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 23 July 2026 Members of the Democratic Socialists of America have staged electoral coups this summer, unseating several high-profile incumbents in Congress. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026 Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries turned from Western allies to Russia for help combating Islamic militants. — ABC News, 10 July 2026

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Noun

Even those successes are now outshone by three straight seasons outside the playoffs, including 6-11 last year, his first losing campaign since the postseason runs.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
There have been some modest successes in tracking down looted antiquities.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of successes

Noun

Still, with all the aforementioned accomplishments, and decades later, Steinem said that her naysayers used her bunny work in an attempt to discredit her.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
In contrast, there was no such rush to recognize Steinem beyond her liberal and centrist constituency, even from conservatives who had expressed respect for her accomplishments as an influential historical figure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of accomplishments

Noun

These notable achievements were coupled with moments of remembrance for legendary actors and creators, like Dolly Parton, Rob Reiner and Catherine O’Hara, among many others.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Wherever possible, quantify your achievements with metrics and include recognizable brands or clients.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026