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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Analysts, including those at the ISP-M, say China has intermittently backed both Myanmar's ruling military, and the rebels that military is battling in the country's civil war, depending on its varying economic and security interests.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The celebratory tours take visitors through the city's historic brick roads and along the bayfront, uncovering colonial stories of East Florida's loyalty to the British, imprisoned founding fathers and patriot rebels.—
Amy Galo,
FOXNews.com,
12 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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Amjad Yousef had appeared in a video leaked four years ago that purportedly showed him and his comrades fatally shooting dozens of people during the country’s civil war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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The comrades put up their Platner signs.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
3 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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