as in revolutionary
taking part in a rebellion
any insurgent soldiers will be dealt with harshly
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as in rebel
a person who rises up against authority
the government subjected the insurgents to the most inhuman torture imaginable
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Recent Examples of insurgent
Meredith Haggerty, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The meeting comes as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces clash with insurgent fighters who seized the northern city of Aleppo on Saturday.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The Dial, 1 Apr. 2025
While Syria's new rulers -- led by the Islamist former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham -- have pursued IS cells since taking power, some fear a breakdown in overall security that could allow the group to stage a resurgence.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Of course an insurgent political group can’t go shouting in the streets, and your friends and neighbors had better stay quiet, too.
—Meredith Haggerty, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The meeting comes as Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces clash with insurgent fighters who seized the northern city of Aleppo on Saturday.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Noun
From Myanmar comes the story of a student turned insurgent who joined a militant guerilla group set on overthrowing the country’s military junta.
—The Dial, 1 Apr. 2025
While Syria's new rulers -- led by the Islamist former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham -- have pursued IS cells since taking power, some fear a breakdown in overall security that could allow the group to stage a resurgence.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurgent
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But what actually makes video content truly revolutionary, extending beyond national boundaries to achieve global reach?—
Dr. Bin Tang,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Blaine’s approach to magic — quick, dirty, in-your-face — was revolutionary for its time.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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Its members include Lebanon's Hezbollah, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq and Yemen's Houthi rebels.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The new campaign of airstrikes started after the rebels threatened to resume targeting Israeli ships over Israel’s blocking of aid entering the Gaza Strip.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Aquarius: Justin Suarez Socially conscious and true fashionista, Justin’s creativity and free spirit very much align with Aquarius’ rebellious nature and sparkling individuality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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It’s been 150 years since the Impressionists shocked Paris with their rebellious Société Anonyme show.—
Nazanin Lankarani,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Foreign military interventions can change victims from being viewed as a nuisance into being seen as powerful and traitorous enemies, potentially capable of exacting revenge, seizing power, or breaking away from the state.—
Benjamin A. Valentino,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Oct. 2011
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But what will their first move as a traitorous duo be?—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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The match ended when Heyman turned on both Punk and Reigns with a pair of treacherous low blows on each.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In February, Star residents and City Council members clashed over competing needs for a new school and improvements to a treacherous road, with the school proposal winning out.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Apr. 2025
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By the time Sandro Tonali walked into United’s box for a clear strike, only to hit the post, the atmosphere was mutinous.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Struggling to earn the respect of his potentially mutinous crew, Stede’s fortunes changed after a fateful run-in with the infamous Captain Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 June 2024
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“Insurgent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurgent. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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