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Recent Examples of riot
The film’s portrayal of the right-wing politics, especially around 2002 Gujarat riots, led to controversies.
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Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Patel served in various roles in the first Trump administration and has received criticism for spreading conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election; the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot; and the idea of a deep state controlling the country.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
He was charged with assault on police, riot while carrying a weapon and trespassing.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Full coverage: 30 years since the 1992 L.A. riots
April 30, 2022
Ice Cube was a member of the groundbreaking Compton rap group N.W.A. along with Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, MC Ren and and founder Eazy-E.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Patel served in various roles in the first Trump administration and has received criticism for spreading conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election; the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot; and the idea of a deep state controlling the country.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
He was charged with assault on police, riot while carrying a weapon and trespassing.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Full coverage: 30 years since the 1992 L.A. riots
April 30, 2022
Ice Cube was a member of the groundbreaking Compton rap group N.W.A. along with Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, MC Ren and and founder Eazy-E.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for riot
Noun
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Our driver, Stu, was a hoot and snuck in a couple of impromptu stops at Baldwin Street, the world’s steepest street, and the historic Dunedin Railway Station, an architectural landmark considered to be the most photographed building in New Zealand.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The prolonged hoots and hollers that followed, so soon after the concert’s start, said it all: there were two stars in the house.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As for you: keep an ear out for genuine screams and excessive silence.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
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The truth is, sure—the odd primal scream or rage run probably isn’t gonna hurt ya.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a bit role, Morgan McGhee delivers big laughs with her loopy take as a newscaster.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast co-host was spotted sharing a laugh with his daughter Mia and his niece Savannah Phillips on Christmas at Sandringham in December 2024, joining the royals for church on the holiday.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Riot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riot. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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