as in deserter
a person who abandons a cause or organization usually without right
a band of renegades who had deserted their infantry units and were making their way to Mexico
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Recent Examples of renegade
Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The film was inspired by the ideas of renegade independent filmmaker John Cassavetes, so Rozek initially saw Cassavetes’ wife and muse Gena Rowlands in the lead role.
—C.j. Prince, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Sure enough, the red-haired renegade formerly known as Sin Rostro played another troublemaker on the ABC procedural.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Their partnership started as a unique, renegade effort to avoid turning these $70,000 EVs into bricks.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
The film was inspired by the ideas of renegade independent filmmaker John Cassavetes, so Rozek initially saw Cassavetes’ wife and muse Gena Rowlands in the lead role.
—C.j. Prince, IndieWire, 8 May 2025
Adjective
His band of renegades is deeply committed to their mission and the members enjoy working together to overcome obstacles.
—Chip Bell, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Sure enough, the red-haired renegade formerly known as Sin Rostro played another troublemaker on the ABC procedural.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for renegade
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But the group also used it as a tool of execution against deserters, inadvertently showcasing the brittleness of a regime that had to use fear to motivate even its mercenary soldiers to stay in the fight.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Byrd’s wide dramatic palette and flexible voice make the most of thankless roles as the movement’s deserter and Montgomery’s white power brokers.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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His brother Jun-ho is still searching for the island and is unaware there’s a traitor in his group.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Young-il’s brother is still searching for the island — but a traitor on the boat is preventing the detective from reaching the game site.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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The business also brings meals to seniors, those who are homeless and those living in nontraditional housing communities.—
Olivia Cyrus
July 18,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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That includes partnering with local technical colleges, developing internal upskilling programs, and creating pathways for nontraditional candidates to enter the field.—
Ethan Karp,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Israel has stepped up strikes against Syria despite pressure from the US, which has made moves to end the country’s international isolation following the rebel takeover.—
Eyad Kourdi,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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The Times of Israel reported that both ships were attacked over a week ago by the rebels as part of their campaign targeting vessels over the war in Gaza.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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Prod: María Isabel Páramo, Iván García) One of the biggest swings among BAM projects, set in 1996 Colombia, as the country succumbs to bloody insurgent warfare.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Delegates followed that recommendation, rejecting a number of insurgent candidates.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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“Renegade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/renegade. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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