as in rebellions
open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
the famous insurrection of the slaves in ancient Rome under Spartacus
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Recent Examples of insurrections
There were rebellions, insurrections and an Appian Way lined with crucifixions.
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Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
But the regime, besieged by insurrections across the country, abandoned Manbij.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Unlike coups or insurrections, which are swift and explicit, modern democratic backsliding is often incremental.
—Helena Carpio, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
The 1807 measure allows the president to deploy members of the military or federalize state National Guard members to contain insurrections.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
Wars and insurrections have afflicted other parts of the Middle East, but Baghdad—a city whose name was once synonymous with suicide bombings and sectarian murder—has been spared.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
The president can also legally invoke the military under the Insurrection Act, which allows troops to be deployed in order to curb insurrections.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
But the regime, besieged by insurrections across the country, abandoned Manbij.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
Unlike coups or insurrections, which are swift and explicit, modern democratic backsliding is often incremental.
—Helena Carpio, Time, 16 Jan. 2026
The 1807 measure allows the president to deploy members of the military or federalize state National Guard members to contain insurrections.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2026
Wars and insurrections have afflicted other parts of the Middle East, but Baghdad—a city whose name was once synonymous with suicide bombings and sectarian murder—has been spared.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
The president can also legally invoke the military under the Insurrection Act, which allows troops to be deployed in order to curb insurrections.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurrections
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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The legislation excludes people accused of involvement in military rebellions or coups, as well as those charged with serious crimes such as human-rights violations, intentional homicide, drug trafficking and corruption.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Continue reading … THINK AGAIN — New 'microgeneration' of students revolts against 'cringy' campus wokeness.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The royal government was also known as a dictatorship for banning political parties, suppressing revolts and political opposition, controlling the press and having its own secret police force called SAVAK.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These concerns intensified after the Arab Spring uprisings and escalated with the rise of militant organizations such as the Islamic State group.—
Candace Lukasik,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cuba supported uprisings in Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, the Congo, and elsewhere.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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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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“Insurrections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurrections. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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