as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel
the militancy of the radical organization gave the authorities cause for concern
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Recent Examples of militancy
Conflict is more entrenched in Guerrero than in most Mexican states, with a history of militancy dating back to guerrilla movements in the 1960s.
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ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The Taliban deny the allegation, saying tackling militancy is Pakistan's internal problem.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
For now, all the militancy has been supplied by the Writers Guild Staff Union, which is on strike and is picketing daily outside WGA West headquarters.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
To overthrow a government that uses brutality and coercion to cling to power and whose militancy had made their country an international pariah, impoverishing its citizens.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
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ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The Taliban deny the allegation, saying tackling militancy is Pakistan's internal problem.
—Mohammad Yunus Yawar, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
For now, all the militancy has been supplied by the Writers Guild Staff Union, which is on strike and is picketing daily outside WGA West headquarters.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
To overthrow a government that uses brutality and coercion to cling to power and whose militancy had made their country an international pariah, impoverishing its citizens.
—Molly Hunter, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for militancy
Noun
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Hegseth, speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Asia’s premier forum for defense leaders, militaries and diplomats, said a stronger, more self-reliant network of allies is essential to deter aggression and preserve the balance of power.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Fudd started the second half with the Wings’ first bucket, her second 3-pointer of the game, and kept the aggression going, finishing the game with 9-of-15 shooting with three rebounds and two assists.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Lurie partly values Roseman because of his strategic aggressiveness to make sure great players are locked down long term.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Some more aggressiveness on the bases as well.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The idea is that those first steps would create space for gradual deescalation and an effective cessation of hostilities.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The concept, previously presented in European animation settings including Annecy, was pitched as a YA story about mental health, identity, online hostility and self-acceptance.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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The flamboyance, militance, and violence of the 1960s left might not have worked right away, after all.—
Samuel Goldman,
The Week,
6 Jan. 2022
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The human relationship to fire on this specific piece of land was not always one of fear, anxiety, and militance.—
Manjula Martin,
The New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2021
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“Militancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militancy. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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