as in insurrection
open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
there always seems to be insurgency of some type in that troubled country
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Recent Examples of insurgency
The oil- and mineral-rich region has long been the scene of a low-level insurgency.
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ABC News, 24 May 2026
The Nigerian government has denied that the country allows religious persecution, and analysts say large numbers of Muslims and Christians have been harmed by insurgency in northern Nigeria.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The story set in the Ukrainian town of Mariinka in the Donetsk region, examines a place defined by more than 10 years of war, stretching back to Russia’s insurgency campaign that preceded the full-scale invasion in 2022.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The Baloch insurgency has emerged as one of Pakistan’s most consequential internal security challenges.
—Amira Jadoon, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
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ABC News, 24 May 2026
The Nigerian government has denied that the country allows religious persecution, and analysts say large numbers of Muslims and Christians have been harmed by insurgency in northern Nigeria.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The story set in the Ukrainian town of Mariinka in the Donetsk region, examines a place defined by more than 10 years of war, stretching back to Russia’s insurgency campaign that preceded the full-scale invasion in 2022.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 May 2026
The Baloch insurgency has emerged as one of Pakistan’s most consequential internal security challenges.
—Amira Jadoon, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insurgency
Noun
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Prosecutors also revealed private messages to from Tarrio to senior leaders of the Proud Boys taking credit for the insurrection.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2026
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Pamela Hemphill, who served a 60-day sentence for participating in the insurrection, later rejected a pardon from the president for her actions.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Many leaders would have resisted such a revolt.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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There were more than 50 days of popular revolt, which were met with considerable police violence, resulting in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries.—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Germans, beer, white flight, uprising, rebirth.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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That's the anniversary of a democratic uprising in the southern city of Gwangju that was brutally suppressed by troops, tanks and helicopters, killing or injuring hundreds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Shop the Marc Jacobs Beauty Collection Now Naturally, Jacobs also infused an undercurrent of rebellion.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 May 2026
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Investor rebellion The announcement of Manifold’s departure from BP came as a surprise to many analysts and investors earlier in the week, with the company currently in the midst of a fundamental strategic reset.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The in-fighting and mutiny across ownership, staff, players and fans after a miserable campaign.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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There were some other problems early on as well, but what a difference a mutiny makes.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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“Insurgency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insurgency. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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