YOUNG TURKS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

young Turks

noun

plural of young Turk

as in radicals

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During the nineteenth century, an older form of abolitionism was led by Black radicals.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
In the early days of the republic, there were many radicals and reformers who shared my suspicion that patriotism was an evasion, substituting songs and speeches about liberty for the reality.

— Dominic Erdozain, Time, 3 July 2026

Definition of radicals

Noun

The event’s description and choice of speakers showed overlapping anti-government narratives used to garner sympathy for leftist and Islamic extremists alike.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026
Swatting is just one criminal element associated with 764, which federal authorities have characterized as a network of nihilistic violent extremists.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of extremists

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Tens of thousands have been killed and millions displaced as pro-democracy groups and ethnic rebels battle the military across the country.

— Helen Regan, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Conflict began in the country in 2013 after mostly Muslim rebels seized power and forced then President François Bozizé to quit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebels

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The attack occurred in Mastung, a district in Balochistan province where separatist insurgents have stepped up attacks on security forces and civilians in recent months.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
One of the insurgents, a doctoral student in sociology named Darializa Avila Chevalier, is far more emblematic of the DSA’s radicalism.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of insurgents

Noun

Some of the speculation comes from state workers who are unhappy with the governor’s decision, the moderator said, but the subreddit’s activity also attracts outside agitators who are obviously not government employees.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
Top-load washers with agitators or impellers clean tough fabrics well by physically moving clothes to loosen dirt.

— Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 20 July 2026

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