as in demonstrations
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person
a demo to support the Prime Minister
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Protests began at the end of December over inflation and turned into demonstrations against the nation’s repressive government.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Last month, security forces brutally suppressed nationwide protests, killing thousands and arresting many more in the deadliest suppression of demonstrations in the history of the Islamic Republic.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Several rallies have taken place at universities in the Iranian capital, Tehran, for the second day running.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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From attending rallies and protests to offering safe spaces for people to gather, worship and counsel one another, faith leaders have often found themselves on the front lines.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Demos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demos. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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