IRREGULARS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

irregulars

noun

plural of irregular

as in guerrillas

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Noun

There was mention of a genocide, armed guerrillas, a cache of gemstones, someone named Sparky.

— Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
About 70% of them are former FARC guerrillas, 29% are former members of the security forces and the rest are civilians.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of guerrillas

Noun

Back in the sunflower field, once the drones were airborne, the soldiers packed up their equipment and drove away, leaving hardly any traces of their activity.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
The former defense minister acknowledged the difficulties of holding a vote during the war, including how to ensure soldiers, people who live near the front line and Ukrainians who fled the war can cast their ballots.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of soldiers

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That philosophy shows up throughout the entire property, from local artwork and community programming to the restaurants and public spaces that draw neighborhood regulars alongside hotel guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
For longstanding neighborhood businesses, the goal is to attract new customers while continuing to serve the regulars who supported them before the neighborhood became a major entertainment destination.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of regulars

Noun

For active weekend or midweek warriors, Nantucket offers miles upon miles of bike paths and nearly endless opportunities for paddling.

— Josh Roberts, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
One hundred and fifty years ago, Crazy Horse helped lead his warriors in the Battle of Little Bighorn.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of warriors

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Police said Edward Lawrence's wife told troopers that her son, 28-year-old Cody Lawrence, intervened in an ongoing argument between her and her husband and shot him.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The suspect, identified by police as 39-year-old Chad Hickman, fled the scene before troopers arrived, prompting a manhunt.

— Reuters, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

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