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
Through such moves, the line between state security apparatus and settler militancy has become virtually indistinguishable.
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Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
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.
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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.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for militancy
Arie Perliger,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
Conflict is more entrenched in Guerrero than in most Mexican states, with a history of militancy dating back to guerrilla movements in the 1960s.
—
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for militancy
Noun
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This time in the ring, Louis was supported by white and Black Americans alike, who were more unified against German aggression as World War II loomed.
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Twelve years later, there’s more salt and pepper in Rogen’s beard and more vinegar in his demeanor; the let-it-all-hang-out comic boisterousness of his Judd Apatow days has hardened into a shell of middle-aged aggression.
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Dillon Thieneman’s speed Since draft night in April, Thieneman has been lauded for his combination of speed, instincts and aggressiveness.
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This is a lineup structured to thrive with a small-ball approach — high batting average, chaos and aggressiveness on the basepaths, and manufacturing runs.
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The accord called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a halt to hostilities across the region, including in Lebanon.
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The memorandum of understanding calls for an end to all hostilities, including in Lebanon, where Israeli forces have been fighting Hezbollah.
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The flamboyance, militance, and violence of the 1960s left might not have worked right away, after all.
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The human relationship to fire on this specific piece of land was not always one of fear, anxiety, and militance.
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“Militancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militancy. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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