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as in rebels
a person who rises up against authority
the reds demanded a violent overthrow of the government
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as in communists
capitalized
an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
the story of John Reed, the only American Red buried within the Kremlin
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Recent Examples of reds
What makes this time truly special is the stunning display of cactus blooms, with their vibrant magentas, reds, whites, and yellows.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The 1,200-acre Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, on the edge of Chaska (about 30 miles southwest of the Twin Cities), ushers in spring with a lush display of pinks, yellows, purples, reds, and oranges.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Its portfolio is rich in deep reds that thrive in higher elevation climates, can handle the heat and sometimes appreciate diverse soil, such as zinfandel, syrah and cabernet sauvignon.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Deep reddish brown already looks incredibly rich, but adding major balayage in lighter shades with warm tones, such as golden reds or caramel, really freshens it up for spring and summer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
From bright pinks to eye-catching oranges and juicy reds, these are the bold nail colors experts say will dominate manicures this month.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Featuring blooms in a range of colors, from deep reds to pastel pinks and pure white, an azalea plant can last well beyond the spring season.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
The wine room is air‑conditioned separately for reds, whites and champagnes.
—David Caraccio
march 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The use of color is exquisite, as Prager pairs buttery yellows, mint greens, vivid blues, and vibrant reds.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The 1,200-acre Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, on the edge of Chaska (about 30 miles southwest of the Twin Cities), ushers in spring with a lush display of pinks, yellows, purples, reds, and oranges.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Its portfolio is rich in deep reds that thrive in higher elevation climates, can handle the heat and sometimes appreciate diverse soil, such as zinfandel, syrah and cabernet sauvignon.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 6 Apr. 2026
Deep reddish brown already looks incredibly rich, but adding major balayage in lighter shades with warm tones, such as golden reds or caramel, really freshens it up for spring and summer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
From bright pinks to eye-catching oranges and juicy reds, these are the bold nail colors experts say will dominate manicures this month.
—Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Featuring blooms in a range of colors, from deep reds to pastel pinks and pure white, an azalea plant can last well beyond the spring season.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
The wine room is air‑conditioned separately for reds, whites and champagnes.
—David Caraccio
march 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
The use of color is exquisite, as Prager pairs buttery yellows, mint greens, vivid blues, and vibrant reds.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reds
Noun
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It was reserved only for slaves, criminals and political rebels.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Following the events of A Palace Near the Wind, Liu Lufeng and her siblings flee the Palace for the dangerous waters, which contain rebels, allies, and her sister Sangshu—though Sangshu’s conflicting loyalties may clash with Lufeng’s plan to keep them all safe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What, are you being brainwashed by communists?—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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Apollo went to the moon to demonstrates the United States' — and democracy's — ability to accomplish more than the Soviet Union and the communists could do.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 2024, insurgents led by now-interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham marched to Damascus and removed Assad from power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While serving a tour of duty outside the province of Kandahar in Afghanistan in August of 2011, he was ambushed by Taliban insurgents disguised in Afghan National Army uniforms.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Australian Special Air Service Association, which represents current and former members of the elite regiment, said some may be required to testify against former comrades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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By focusing on her relationships with comrades and the inner turmoil of conflict, My Dear Theo offers a unique, intimate view of war that transcends traditional documentary storytelling.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These works follow aging revolutionaries who have given up the fight after being forced into hiding or choosing to raise a family; some have simply grown tired of the struggle.—
Boris Kachka,
The Atlantic,
3 Apr. 2026
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The idea that one generation could not determine the political future of the next was precisely what many revolutionaries, despite their internal differences, had fought against.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Reds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reds. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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