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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
This budget gaming monitor brings home some great color through its 100% sRGB color gamut, filled with blues, reds, and greens across the screen.
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George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
As drinkers increasingly seek wines that are versatile, food-friendly, and lower in alcohol than those powerhouse reds, Cabernet Franc is finding a broader audience.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The canyon's sheer scale and array of daytime colors turn into a vibrant rainbow in the evening, with the rock layers shifting through reds, oranges, and purples as the sun drops.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
The moody reds and vampy blacks that carried us through colder months can take a backseat—this time of year is all about fresh colors, glossy finishes, and designs that practically beg for a vacation photo dump.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Pinot Noir from just about any region in the world, cool climate Grenache, Merlot-forward red blends, and Syrah are some of our favorite reds for summer drinking.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Rodgers noted that matching Jackson's signature reds became a project of its own.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Lush and green in summer; ablaze in oranges, reds, and yellow for fall; dusted with snow in winter; or brimming with wildflower blooms in spring, the Smokies are stunning in every season.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Tree peonies, fern peonies, and woodland peonies bloom first; hybrid varieties, like true reds and corals, bloom mid-season; and other peonies bloom in the latter half of spring.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 June 2026
As drinkers increasingly seek wines that are versatile, food-friendly, and lower in alcohol than those powerhouse reds, Cabernet Franc is finding a broader audience.
—Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The canyon's sheer scale and array of daytime colors turn into a vibrant rainbow in the evening, with the rock layers shifting through reds, oranges, and purples as the sun drops.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
The moody reds and vampy blacks that carried us through colder months can take a backseat—this time of year is all about fresh colors, glossy finishes, and designs that practically beg for a vacation photo dump.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Pinot Noir from just about any region in the world, cool climate Grenache, Merlot-forward red blends, and Syrah are some of our favorite reds for summer drinking.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 12 June 2026
Rodgers noted that matching Jackson's signature reds became a project of its own.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Lush and green in summer; ablaze in oranges, reds, and yellow for fall; dusted with snow in winter; or brimming with wildflower blooms in spring, the Smokies are stunning in every season.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Tree peonies, fern peonies, and woodland peonies bloom first; hybrid varieties, like true reds and corals, bloom mid-season; and other peonies bloom in the latter half of spring.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reds
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That's partly because eastern Congo is also battling ongoing violence from rebels.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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That’s partly because eastern Congo is also battling ongoing violence from rebels.—
Constant Same Bagalwa,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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What better way to distinguish God-fearing Americans from the godless communists of the Soviet Union than to put God on the money?—
David Williamson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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In the years following, Beijing funded or armed fellow communists in Vietnam, North Korea, Burma, Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia, causing panic in Washington and other Western capitals as the ideological struggles of the Cold War rippled across Asia.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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In 2022, French forces departed Mali as insurgents made incursions into the capital, Bamako.—
Kaitlyn Rabe,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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The insurgents become known as the Osos (Bears).—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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The moderate president, Masoud Pezeshkian, remains constrained to administrative governance and his reformist comrades have been pushed to the side – some even reportedly under house arrest.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Against a solid wall of shot and cannon fire, the Marylanders pressed forward, closing their ranks as their comrades dropped.—
Paul Callahan,
Baltimore Sun,
14 June 2026
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Some imagery on the shirt, depicting Haitian revolutionaries from the early 1800s, was declared political and therefore not allowed, having fallen foul of FIFA’s often quite stringent rules around kits at World Cups.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Both then and now, targeting revolutionaries like Dessalines has supported that goal.—
Julia Gaffield,
The Conversation,
15 June 2026
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“Reds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reds. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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