as in revolts
open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
the uprising was quickly and brutally suppressed
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Recent Examples of uprisings
These concerns intensified after the Arab Spring uprisings and escalated with the rise of militant organizations such as the Islamic State group.
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Candace Lukasik, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Cuba supported uprisings in Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, the Congo, and elsewhere.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Another cousin was shot dead protesting recently — his second such relative to be killed in uprisings there.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
In the latest January 2026 uprisings, it is estimated that the regime massacred in excess of 40,000 protestors.
—Ghassan E. El-Eid, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Kurds in Iran have a long history of grievances and uprisings against both the current Islamic Republic and the monarchy that preceded it.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
American air power can strike regime forces that move to suppress civilian uprisings and, in the process, probably prevent a massacre.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Although originally built as a military post housing garrisons sent to quell the Jacobite uprisings, the beautiful town today has a happier purpose.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Urban uprisings and rebellions by Blacks stretched from coast to coast.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Candace Lukasik, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Cuba supported uprisings in Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, the Congo, and elsewhere.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Another cousin was shot dead protesting recently — his second such relative to be killed in uprisings there.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
In the latest January 2026 uprisings, it is estimated that the regime massacred in excess of 40,000 protestors.
—Ghassan E. El-Eid, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
Kurds in Iran have a long history of grievances and uprisings against both the current Islamic Republic and the monarchy that preceded it.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
American air power can strike regime forces that move to suppress civilian uprisings and, in the process, probably prevent a massacre.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Mar. 2026
Although originally built as a military post housing garrisons sent to quell the Jacobite uprisings, the beautiful town today has a happier purpose.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Urban uprisings and rebellions by Blacks stretched from coast to coast.
—Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprisings
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Continue reading … THINK AGAIN — New 'microgeneration' of students revolts against 'cringy' campus wokeness.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The royal government was also known as a dictatorship for banning political parties, suppressing revolts and political opposition, controlling the press and having its own secret police force called SAVAK.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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There were rebellions, insurrections and an Appian Way lined with crucifixions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The legislation excludes people accused of involvement in military rebellions or coups, as well as those charged with serious crimes such as human-rights violations, intentional homicide, drug trafficking and corruption.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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There were rebellions, insurrections and an Appian Way lined with crucifixions.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the regime, besieged by insurrections across the country, abandoned Manbij.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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That mobility occasionally allowed for communication and coordination during mutinies.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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This includes leader assassination attempts by political opponents or lone wolves or mutinies by disgruntled soldiers who might even march on the presidential palace to demand higher pay, promotions or other policy concessions.—
John Joseph Chin,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Uprisings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprisings. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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