firebrands

noun

Definition of firebrandsnext
plural of firebrand
as in rebels
a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent a firebrand who urged crowds to riot during the blackouts

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  1. agitators
  2. proponents
  3. insurgents
  4. supporters
  5. promoters
Noun
  • Now everyone, including the most radical agitators, is a publisher.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
  • On April 30, agitators who were said to identify as Zionist attacked the encampment.
    Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of agitators
Noun
  • Women and people of color are historically paid less than their white male counterparts, and proponents of the transparency practice say this would help mitigate that by making pay public.
    Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Despite these predictions, New York remains a very Democratic state, and energy proponents will no doubt still face an uphill battle in trying to change state policy.
    Daniel Markind, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of proponents
Noun
  • Whatever chemical weapons Assad held on to after 2013, or had produced since then, are now unguarded and could be seized by the new government or stolen by insurgents or terrorist groups.
    Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
  • There have not been any clashes between Russian troops and the former insurgents since Assad fled the country.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of insurgents
Noun
  • Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Mangione's supporters have flocked to social media, posting videos admiring the 26-year-old Ivy League graduate for the crime he has been accused of and even his looks.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporters
Noun
  • One thing that promoters do worry about this time of year is inclement weather.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Higher ticket prices The average ticket price is expected to rise again in 2025, with promoters blaming ballooning costs on unprecedented demand.
    John Wenzel, The Denver Post, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of promoters
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