as in masses
people looked down upon as ignorant and of the lowest class
haughty nobles who ignored and scorned the rabblement at their own peril
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rabblement
Noun
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Meghan Markle will never win over UK public again, author claims Ingrid Seward, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and author of 'My Mother and I,' discusses how the Duchess of Sussex isn't going to be welcomed across the pond anytime soon after her royal exit.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025 -
The singer-songwriter isn’t actively pushing new singles from the project, but that’s not keeping the American public from continuing to consume both the full-length and a number of tunes — and one in particular in huge numbers.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Hostages who have returned confirm what many feared: Hamas's actions are supported by significant portions of the Gazan populace, across generations.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Top Stories For any sentient citizen, these are examples of how media are used to influence or persuade the populace — to further an agenda or encourage a particular, biased perception.—
Armond White,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
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There was little-to-no doubt Jurgen Klopp’s side were going to defeat Ralf Rangnick’s under-interim-management rabble that day.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement From start to finish, pure madness, amid a rabble that never calmed, never quieted, never quit.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Oct. 2024
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But two people with knowledge of the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive internal deliberations, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio relied on a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 that gives him sweeping power to expel foreigners.—
Minho Kim,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Campbell was implicated and ultimately found guilty of the shooting, which left one man dead and multiple people injured, including rapper Troy Ave, whom Campbell had been embroiled in a war of words with on social media and elsewhere prior to the incident.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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As is the case with the aesthetics of people, exquisite lines can be found on patrician and proletariat cars alike.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
21 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by Karl Marx, the Bolsheviks dreamed of a world communist revolution and held special expectations for Germany, Marx’s homeland, and for its proletariat.—
Michael Kimmage,
Foreign Affairs,
19 June 2023
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Inspectors put two coolers at a Miami 7-Eleven on the Do Not Use list and the trash was the new home for bacon, cheeseburgers, milk, Jamaican meat patties and other food in one of those coolers.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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Coming into contact with trash from unknown sources can be risky.—
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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Removing soap scum and water droplets from glass shower doors has never been easier with this $10 squeegee.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Feb. 2025
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By contrast, the handheld tool and abrasive brass scrubbing brush became our go-to tool for removing set-in grout stains and soap scum without disturbing smooth tile surfaces.—
Maria Conti,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2025
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George Mikan and the Lakers win 65-63. 1970 — Austin Carr scores an NCAA tournament record 61 points as Notre Dame routs Ohio University 112-82.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Gators' last matchup was a 19-point rout of Texas A&M, who just upset No. 1 Auburn.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Rabblement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rabblement. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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