as in inflammatory
tending to excite political disorder or insurrection
several dissidents were jailed for leading protests that the government branded as seditious
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Recent Examples of seditious
Pro-democracy advocate Lai, founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily newspaper, was convicted in December for collusion with foreign forces, endangering national security, and conspiracy to publish seditious materials.
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Six members of the Oath Keepers, including Rhodes, were convicted on charges of seditious conspiracy following the attack.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Rhodes was sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Not included in the initial batch of motions on Tuesday evening was Thomas Caldwell, who authorities said assisted the Oath Keepers, and Jeremy Bertino, a former Proud Boy leader who pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy charges against him in 2022.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Anniek Bao, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Six members of the Oath Keepers, including Rhodes, were convicted on charges of seditious conspiracy following the attack.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
Rhodes was sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Not included in the initial batch of motions on Tuesday evening was Thomas Caldwell, who authorities said assisted the Oath Keepers, and Jeremy Bertino, a former Proud Boy leader who pleaded guilty to seditious conspiracy charges against him in 2022.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seditious
Adjective
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In many Ebola patients, this response can go overboard, causing a frenzy of immunological activity known as a cytokine storm – named for the proteins that stoke an inflammatory response.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Scientists are now exploring whether these drugs could also help treat inflammatory conditions like migraine.—
Sukhman Rekhi,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Make your kick-off intriguing or provocative to inspire viewers to read on.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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And not all of his merchandise is provocative.—
Lyz Lenz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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On it, the two trade not just verses but a series of escalating, truly incendiary guitar solos, Springsteen watching Morello intently and nodding encouragement and approval, before Morello handing the reins back to Springsteen.—
Caryn Rose,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Investigators from its major crimes unit believe the fire was deliberately set, police said, and one of the teenagers — a 15-year-old girl — is facing charges of arson causing damage to property and possession of incendiary material.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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“Seditious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seditious. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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