as in insurrections
open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
there always seems to be insurgency of some type in that troubled country
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Recent Examples of insurgencies
The country, which is largely run by its military, is wrestling with political and economic instability, marked by increasing government repression, terrorism, domestic insurgencies, and huge debts.
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Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
Today, Ethiopia faces active insurgencies not only in Tigray but Amhara and Oromia too, driven by disputes over autonomy, borders, and ethnic marginalization.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Former French colonies and once close Western partners, these countries have since distanced themselves from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and continue to face persistent jihadist insurgencies.
—Jewel Bright, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Mali has been plagued by insurgencies fought by affiliates of al Qaeda and the Islamic State group, as well as a separatist rebellion in the north.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Mali has previously faced insurgencies by affiliates of Al Qaeda and the Islamic State group, as well as a separatist rebellion in the north.
—Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Governments across the continent are struggling with stubborn insurgencies.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The limits of our power were clearly demonstrated, as insurgencies took hold and our major aims were unachieved.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Iraq should also serve as a warning for the PLA, as post-decapitation insurgencies last for many years after.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 3 June 2026
Today, Ethiopia faces active insurgencies not only in Tigray but Amhara and Oromia too, driven by disputes over autonomy, borders, and ethnic marginalization.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
Former French colonies and once close Western partners, these countries have since distanced themselves from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and continue to face persistent jihadist insurgencies.
—Jewel Bright, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Mali has been plagued by insurgencies fought by affiliates of al Qaeda and the Islamic State group, as well as a separatist rebellion in the north.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Mali has previously faced insurgencies by affiliates of Al Qaeda and the Islamic State group, as well as a separatist rebellion in the north.
—Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Governments across the continent are struggling with stubborn insurgencies.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The limits of our power were clearly demonstrated, as insurgencies took hold and our major aims were unachieved.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Iraq should also serve as a warning for the PLA, as post-decapitation insurgencies last for many years after.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurgencies
Noun
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There were rebellions, insurrections and an Appian Way lined with crucifixions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the regime, besieged by insurrections across the country, abandoned Manbij.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Yet for critics of this militarized approach, the army has done less to tame rebellions than to terrorize the island’s peasant communities.—
Patrick Peralta,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Hadi became president in 2012 after the resignation of longtime leader Ali Abdullah Saleh during the Arab Spring uprisings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Dipke also took pains to distance the movement from comparisons to violent Gen Z uprisings in Nepal and Bangladesh, saying the CJP would maintain peaceful dissent within the bounds of the Constitution of India.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Starmer also has angered supporters with attempts to cut welfare spending, some of which were reversed after Labour revolts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Then came revolts and revolutions in Ireland, the Swiss cantons, the Rhineland, the Netherlands, the Italian states, and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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That mobility occasionally allowed for communication and coordination during mutinies.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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This includes leader assassination attempts by political opponents or lone wolves or mutinies by disgruntled soldiers who might even march on the presidential palace to demand higher pay, promotions or other policy concessions.—
John Joseph Chin,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Insurgencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurgencies. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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