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 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 There is delight at Tottenham over what, alongside the £100m agreement for Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, represents a pair of significant coups. — Mark Critchley, New York Times, 4 July 2026 They are governed by military juntas that staged coups fueled by resentment toward old Western partners and democratic governments. — Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 Prince, the at times outrageous, androgynous, one-man-band performer and producer, backed up his genius rep by pulling off one of the most unlikely coups in rock history after unleashing the multi-platinum 1984 Purple Rain soundtrack and Oscar-winning film. — Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026 The results have left Starmer’s position hanging in the balance, as dozens of lawmakers call for his resignation and speculation mounts that some within his own ranks understood to be planning leadership coups. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 29 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coups

Noun

Investors are also curious to hear more about the Starship rocket launches after some hurdles – and successes – in July.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Investing in areas across finance, technology and real estate, as well as diverse sustainability initiatives in areas such as urban development and renewable energy, requires constant reinvention, rather than remaining focused on past successes.

— David Henkin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of successes

Noun

Their movements are tracked, conversations are restricted, decisions are tightly controlled, and accomplishments are rewarded with superficial incentives.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
But his bogus life story of being a wealthy Wall Street player with a college degree and other accomplishments quickly unraveled.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of accomplishments

Noun

During her tenure, Granger helped drive several defense achievements, including the commissioning of the USS Fort Worth in 2012.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Leaders can use this time to intentionally spotlight and celebrate both the cultural and professional achievements of diverse team members.

— Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026