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Recent Examples of riot
Florida has increasingly become a stronghold for other kinds of political activists, some of whom were instrumental in the Capitol riots on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Alexander Lowie, The Conversation, 25 Apr. 2025
The Vegas episode is just a riot — the racetrack, poker, strip club, getting detained and put in handcuffs.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The riot forced the cancellation of the second game, which the White Sox forfeited.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The riots were considered a turning point in the U.S. gay-rights movement.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Lowie, The Conversation, 25 Apr. 2025
The Vegas episode is just a riot — the racetrack, poker, strip club, getting detained and put in handcuffs.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The riot forced the cancellation of the second game, which the White Sox forfeited.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The riots were considered a turning point in the U.S. gay-rights movement.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riot
Noun
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The only clue to his departure was the next hoot, now 50 yards distant.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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And to see the fans jumping up onstage and having fun, that’s a real hoot.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Now, Hanson and Norman say, that display has moved onto social media, where teens’ For You Pages are flooded with acceptance videos featuring screams of joy and tears.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Often reserved on the court, Holiday celebrated with a loud scream while walking toward the Boston huddle.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fans can also look forward to performances by the iconic Silver Spurs Quadrille, the adorable antics of kids competing in Mutton Bustin’, and plenty of laughs courtesy of the ever-entertaining rodeo clowns.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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Jillian Bell's raunchy directorial debut is supplying the laughs this summer.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Riot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riot. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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