1
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
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.
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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
The runways have reflected the trend with eclectic animal prints in bold colors, with Chanel’s recent Métiers d’arts collection showcasing zebra and poison dart frog patterns in bright yellows, reds, and turquoise.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 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
The brilliant reds and gold of the willows and poplars and the bright yellows and pale greens of frostbitten underbrush stood out against the backdrop of the mountain slopes, which were clad in the darker green of spruce and pine and topped with a fall of snow from the last few nights.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
That night, three yellow cards and two reds had been issued.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Some seasons leaned into darker, deeper shades of blaugrana, while others softened the palette into brighter reds and blues.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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
The runways have reflected the trend with eclectic animal prints in bold colors, with Chanel’s recent Métiers d’arts collection showcasing zebra and poison dart frog patterns in bright yellows, reds, and turquoise.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 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
The brilliant reds and gold of the willows and poplars and the bright yellows and pale greens of frostbitten underbrush stood out against the backdrop of the mountain slopes, which were clad in the darker green of spruce and pine and topped with a fall of snow from the last few nights.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
That night, three yellow cards and two reds had been issued.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Some seasons leaned into darker, deeper shades of blaugrana, while others softened the palette into brighter reds and blues.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reds
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Norm is one of Vault 33’s few skeptics or rebels.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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But a devastating rift between the royal rebels ended their friendship for good.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 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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During the McCarthy era, overreaching laws, surveillance, and public and private sector reprisals ostensibly targeted alleged communists.—
Bruce Schneier,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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After Daft Punk’s rise from underground dance music heroes to chart-topping pop insurgents, Bangalter followed different muses in different directions.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
8 June 2026
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The primary race has been described as a potential sleeper for progressive insurgents looking to build on the remarkable long-shot victory of Mayor Mamdani in last year’s race for City Hall.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2026
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Even though Barta and Jorgenson now spend most of their time racing in Europe, the two haven’t forgotten about their comrades in Boise.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
20 July 2025
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The Sixth spent the early morning of July 1st just behind the front line, in the woods outside the French village of Aveluy, as thousands of their comrades in other battalions were killed.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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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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In the case of the World Cup jerseys, the mere implication of Dessalines, standing alongside his fellow revolutionaries, was enough to elicit a backlash.—
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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