young Turks

Definition of young Turksnext
plural of young Turk

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for young Turks
Noun
  • In the North, the Republicans were split between moderates and radicals, while the Democrats were split between loyal Unionists and conservatives who preferred peace to a bloody war that pivoted on abolition.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
  • The data shows that the veterans are actually the radicals.
    Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • And when Khomeini broke that promise, my father was one of the first to stand up to him and the extremists who hijacked that revolution.
    Letters to the Editor, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
  • But Raman’s walked quite the tightrope of being a DSA’er who talks like a back-to-basics liberal while also hanging out with left-wing extremists like Hasan Piker.
    Sal Rodriguez, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • De la Espriella, who has never before held public office, also promises to sever peace talks with armed groups and unleash a full-on offensive against rebels.
    Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
  • The Rosin Box Project, a collective of ballet rebels who dance en pointe to the beat of different choreographers, is inviting audiences to experience a before-and-after production this week.
    Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • The primary race has been described as a potential sleeper for progressive insurgents looking to build on the remarkable long-shot victory of Mayor Mamdani in last year’s race for City Hall.
    Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
  • The insurgents have frequently targeted security forces, government installations and civilians in the province and elsewhere in the country.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 May 2026
Noun
  • Witnessing the revolutionaries’ painful efforts to implement the seemingly straightforward principles of their Declaration of Rights reminds us that the struggle for justice is never a simple one.
    Jeremy D. Popkin, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
  • Perpetual identification with revolutionaries isn't great for the nation's political health.
    Evan Gottesman, Washington Post, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • Goche said much of the anger toward ICE is fueled by misinformation and agitators.
    Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
  • The governor continued her call for peaceful demonstrations and urged outside agitators to stay home.
    Mark Prussin, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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“Young Turks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/young%20Turks. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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