as in insurgent
taking part in a rebellion
vowed that he would someday see the mutinous crew hang
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Recent Examples of mutinous
Then President Donald Trump—likely frustrated by the cascading economic consequences of Iran’s blockade, the regime’s refusal to capitulate, the growing unease among his MAGA base, or the apparent leaks from mutinous advisers inside the White House—put forward an apocalyptic ultimatum.
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Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
But then a twist of fate in the form of a mutinous slave ship off the coast of the United States offered an opportunity to take the battle over slavery to the courts.
—Time, 24 Sep. 2025
By the time Sandro Tonali walked into United’s box for a clear strike, only to hit the post, the atmosphere was mutinous.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes changed after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 June 2024
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Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2026
But then a twist of fate in the form of a mutinous slave ship off the coast of the United States offered an opportunity to take the battle over slavery to the courts.
—Time, 24 Sep. 2025
By the time Sandro Tonali walked into United’s box for a clear strike, only to hit the post, the atmosphere was mutinous.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes changed after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutinous
Adjective
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So the insurgent vibe is now directed in a different direction.—
Katie Drummond,
Wired News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The pressure on Mamdani will be intense, as his administration will be seen nationwide as a barometer of the insurgent socialist movement's ability to govern.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Russell fabricates a lie with the rest of the villains, and the heroes believe it, despite a warning from one traitorous tribemate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
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That video drew the ire of President Donald Trump, who deemed it traitorous.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Artist Sean Gordon Murphy has always had a rebellious indie streak to his work.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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The Clash are singing of a city aflame, the Sex Pistols are somehow getting more popular after imploding on tour, and on every street corner, mohawks and safety pins are on rebellious display.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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“Mutinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutinous. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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