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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
One day might begin with the saline, oyster-friendly whites of Picpoul de Pinet before moving inland to the elegant reds of Pic Saint-Loup or Boutenac.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The plume typically creates a milky or filtered look to the sky during the day while enhancing reds and oranges at sunrise and sunset.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Pick up a few shades, from barely-there neutrals or bold reds and pinks.
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Brittany Anas,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
12 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
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The plume typically creates a milky or filtered look to the sky during the day while enhancing reds and oranges at sunrise and sunset.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Pick up a few shades, from barely-there neutrals or bold reds and pinks.
—
Brittany Anas,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
This budget gaming monitor brings home some great color through its 100% sRGB color gamut, filled with blues, reds, and greens across the screen.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
19 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reds
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That's partly because eastern Congo is also battling ongoing violence from rebels.
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That’s partly because eastern Congo is also battling ongoing violence from rebels.
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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?
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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.
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Ocasio-Cortez, who may be eyeing a House leadership role or Senate bid, has stayed out of key New York City-area House races, unlike Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sanders, who are backing insurgents trying to oust incumbents.
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Two very different—and very close—insurgents Warshaw’s path to this race runs through the places where New York’s biggest problems actually live.
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But the mass rebellion Brown predicted never materialized, leaving him and his comrades trapped inside the arsenal.
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One of his book-hunting comrades was his longtime friend and fellow New York guitar visionary Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth.
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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.
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Both then and now, targeting revolutionaries like Dessalines has supported that goal.
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“Reds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reds. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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