as in rebellious
given to resisting authority or another's control
today's rebel chefs feel free to ignore the dictates of classic French cuisine
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as in insurgent
a person who rises up against authority
the rebel would not submit peacefully, even after he was captured
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as in to revolt
to rise up against established authority
the colonists rebelled in the wake of an onslaught of abuses
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Recent Examples of rebel
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The sheer velocity of Assad's downfall in just 11 days at the hands of a shocking rebel advance laid bare the weakness of his ailing government at a time when allies were spread thin on other fronts.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Former colleagues including Top Gun producer Jerry Bruckheimer share their memories of the one-of-a-kind Hollywood rebel with PEOPLE.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Its success leads her to rebel, firstly through passionate love affairs with women and then by reclaiming her authorship.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Areas controlled by rebel forces appear to have been less affected, although reports from more remote locations may take longer to surface.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The sheer velocity of Assad's downfall in just 11 days at the hands of a shocking rebel advance laid bare the weakness of his ailing government at a time when allies were spread thin on other fronts.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
With America's military nearly depleted, Mark tells Moira that rebel group Mayday is pretty much the country's last hope.
—EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Former colleagues including Top Gun producer Jerry Bruckheimer share their memories of the one-of-a-kind Hollywood rebel with PEOPLE.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Ignoring Next-Generation Voices: Unheard members may disengage or rebel.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Its success leads her to rebel, firstly through passionate love affairs with women and then by reclaiming her authorship.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebel
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Aquarius: Justin Suarez Socially conscious and true fashionista, Justin’s creativity and free spirit very much align with Aquarius’ rebellious nature and sparkling individuality.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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It’s been 150 years since the Impressionists shocked Paris with their rebellious Société Anonyme show.—
Nazanin Lankarani,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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His unit was in western Iraq, at a time of fierce fighting against insurgent forces and car bombs.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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From Myanmar comes the story of a student turned insurgent who joined a militant guerilla group set on overthrowing the country’s military junta.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
1 Apr. 2025
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Some reports have suggested European buyers are revolting against Musk's active role in the Trump administration, which is effectively resetting longstanding European relations.—
Rob Wile,
NBC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Johnson’s selection of Roy to lead the panel could also result in a number of moderate Republicans revolting against Johnson, doing little to solve his math problem to be elected Speaker.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
3 Jan. 2025
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More: China defiant, accuses Trump of 'blackmail' over 104% tariff threat: Live updates On Monday, Trump described similar negotiations underway with Japan as world leaders try to convince the U.S. president to roll back his new tariffs on all imports.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Trump has remained defiant despite mounting fears of recession and a plunging stock market.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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What makes this revolutionary isn't the technical sophistication – the components are reasonably standard web technologies – but rather the standardization itself.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Young men who, in earlier generations, would have become rabbis now hope to become professors or revolutionaries.—
Adam Kirsch,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In June 2023, the group mutinied and marched on Moscow before then leader Yevgeny Prigozhin negotiated a deal with the Kremlin.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
13 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, any question that Jod and Captain Silvo (the pirate whose crew mutinied in the series premiere) are one and the same was dismissed, when Brutus and his crew spoke of how Silvo had escaped the brig before facing a trial.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
10 Dec. 2024
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“Rebel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebel. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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