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also partizans
1
as in adherents
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
partisans of the charismatic leader refuse to tolerate any criticism of him at all
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2
as in militants
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
a partisan of the revolution who was even willing to give her life for it
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3
as in sectarians
one who stubbornly or intolerantly adheres to his or her own opinions and prejudices
she's too much of a political partisan to ever concede that the other side might have a valid point
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Recent Examples of partisans
Meanwhile, partisans continued to spar over dozens of Republican bills that would allow voters to lower property taxes for homeowners by raising sales taxes on everyone.
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David Wickert,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
The mood was jovial, and any banter between the English and Croatian partisans was playful.
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Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
His lone goal delighted the Swiss partisans, who were banished to the second level of the stadium.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The mood this time was understandably less buoyant among the Knicks partisans.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
But there's also a dynamic here where the partisans on each side justify themselves by looking at the bad examples on the other side.
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ABC News,
7 June 2026
With a large pack of Democrats running and just two serious Republican contenders, Democratic partisans feared their fractured vote would let the GOP nab both spots in Tuesday’s top-two primary.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Tribalism renders too many partisans unable to think ahead more than one election.
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Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
It was then recycled on social media by anti-Israel partisans who amplified the slur into an urban legend.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
David Wickert,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
The mood was jovial, and any banter between the English and Croatian partisans was playful.
—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
His lone goal delighted the Swiss partisans, who were banished to the second level of the stadium.
—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
The mood this time was understandably less buoyant among the Knicks partisans.
—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
But there's also a dynamic here where the partisans on each side justify themselves by looking at the bad examples on the other side.
—
ABC News,
7 June 2026
With a large pack of Democrats running and just two serious Republican contenders, Democratic partisans feared their fractured vote would let the GOP nab both spots in Tuesday’s top-two primary.
—
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Tribalism renders too many partisans unable to think ahead more than one election.
—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
It was then recycled on social media by anti-Israel partisans who amplified the slur into an urban legend.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for partisans
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Many today argue that those who flooded into the nation’s legislative hall were the true adherents of American patriotism.
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Physics Universal Love Language, the second album by Syrian-Armenian-American singer Káryyn, is tuned to 432hz, a standard that is, according to new age adherents, more in line with the hum of the universe.
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Under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insecurity has worsened as the militants have started operating in the southern region.
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Among the 209 detained, 56 were allegedly ISIS militants, according to the AP.
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Others are ideological fanatics, while some have effectively turned this world view into a profession.
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In the winter, Aspen’s restaurants and bars (in town, in Snowmass, or even on the mountain) are packed with both snow enthusiasts and Aspen fanatics who never trade in their Moon Boots for ski boots.
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In the days since posting the news, Mitchell has continued to update her followers about the aftermath and the start of the healing process, including videos of herself laboring.
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But in my experience, even the most active and transparent people sharing what seems to be every tidbit of their life to feed or attract followers will never share their social security number or address.
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That has worried digital rights and free speech activists, who say that India is increasingly using its powers to silence online voices opposing the government, including ordering social media takedowns and blocking access to some accounts.
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The release came ahead of a candlelight vigil outside LAPD headquarters Friday, where activists called for the identification of the officer involved and the release of additional records.
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The group at the center of the feud, the UPA, was founded by nationalists loyal to Ukrainian nationalist leader Stepan Bandera.
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As the 1956 Suez Crisis helped crystallize an alliance between Arab nationalists and the Soviet Union, this anti-Zionist ideology took root in the Middle East.
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Hamer signed up and, through her courage, charisma, and oratory, quickly drew ardent disciples and ruthless adversaries.
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Josh O’Connor and Emily Blunt are his overwhelmed disciples, imbued with discomfiting powers that could be key to making contact with these otherworldly guests.
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The book is full of stories of villains, like the venomous heroin that took so many of Seattle’s crusaders as well as the music industry that never quite understood where Soundgarden belonged.
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The facility remains popular among anti-immigrant crusaders, and Attorney General Uthmeier’s campaign store sells Alligator Alcatraz bumper stickers, T-shirts, and caps.
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“Partisans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/partisans. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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