insubordinates

noun

plural of insubordinate
as in challengers

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  1. challengers
  2. insurgents
  3. rebels
  4. insurrectionists
Noun
  • In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, several would-be Collins' challengers descended upon the scene — and her office — to speak out.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Graham prevailed over five primary challengers in June and was expected to face the Democratic nominee, Annie Andrews.
    — Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of challengers
Noun
  • According to Chaudhry, insurgents have carried out three major attacks across the province since Monday.
    — Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The establishment’s theory of the case has always been that popular insurgents are too risky, too unpolished, too outside the lane.
    — Tad Devine, Fortune, 7 July 2026
Definition of insurgents
Noun
  • Part of the outbreak is unfolding in a major city and humanitarian hub, Goma, that rebels backed by neighboring Rwanda seized over a year ago, further complicating the response.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
  • In Syria, Qatar was a main political sponsor of the opposition to then-President Bashar Assad and led calls to increase the flow of weapons to the Syrian rebels.
    — Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of rebels
Noun
  • Thomas Hobbes took a very dim view of rebels and insurrectionists.
    — Austin Sarat, Fortune, 24 May 2026
  • The recipients will almost surely be insurrectionists and other allies.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
Definition of insurrectionists
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