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as in revolt
open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
the rebellion would have failed if not for the aid sent by other countries
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as in defiance
refusal to obey
the period of rebellion that teenagers typically go through
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Recent Examples of rebellion
When Coin asks Katniss to become a symbol of the rebellion (a.k.a.
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Kelly Martinez Published, EW.com, 5 July 2025
Meanwhile, biker boots—with their rugged aesthetic, thick soles, and metal hardware—provide visual weight, structure, and an air of rebellion that contrasts perfectly with the lightness of the shorts.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 4 July 2025
The Chinese army ultimately crushed the rebellion, killing tens of thousands of Tibetans, according to exile groups, though the exact number remains disputed.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
The final season picks up right where season 2 left off, with the deadly games resuming after Seong Gi-hun’s failed rebellion and Hwang Jun-ho continuing his search for the elusive island.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Kelly Martinez Published, EW.com, 5 July 2025
Meanwhile, biker boots—with their rugged aesthetic, thick soles, and metal hardware—provide visual weight, structure, and an air of rebellion that contrasts perfectly with the lightness of the shorts.
—René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 4 July 2025
The Chinese army ultimately crushed the rebellion, killing tens of thousands of Tibetans, according to exile groups, though the exact number remains disputed.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 July 2025
The final season picks up right where season 2 left off, with the deadly games resuming after Seong Gi-hun’s failed rebellion and Hwang Jun-ho continuing his search for the elusive island.
—Regina Kim, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebellion
Noun
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Wells’s revolt against White led to the making of one of New York’s greatest houses.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Trump faces a revolt from his MAGA base as the Jeffrey Epstein files dominated a conservative conference in Tampa this weekend.—
Jana Kasperkevic,
NBC news,
14 July 2025
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When his latest work is once again denied permission by the Ministry of Culture, the censorship pushes him to the edge of defiance.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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For many women, something as simple as buying a bikini becomes an act of defiance.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Since then, he has been emboldened to speak his mind, coming out against Ed Martin for the top federal prosecutor gig in Washington because of his support and defense of the rioters who sent Tillis and colleagues fleeing during the insurrection at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
30 June 2025
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In its more than four decades in power, the Islamic Republic has faced its share of popular insurrections.—
ERIC EDELMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
20 June 2025
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Intifada is an Arabic word for uprising, and in a Palestinian context usually refers to two periods of violence between Israeli authorities and Palestinian militant groups and demonstrators.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The interim government has banned the Awami League party and amended relevant laws to allow the trial of the former ruling party for its role during the uprising.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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The voyage is exhausting beyond expectations, with hunger and mutiny pushing the crew to their limits.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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Along the way, the exhausting voyage involved various mutinies and crew deaths, and upon reaching the islands of the Malayan Archipelago, Magellan’s mind and ambitions changed.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
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And why is the punishment for disobedience akin to literal torture?—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 July 2025
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Misbehaviors tagged as disobedience affect Black students disproportionately and are the justification in a third of all suspension and expulsions.—
Meredith Kolodner,
USA TODAY,
1 Apr. 2024
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Find common ground with others, and confront disrespect appropriately. 4.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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No disrespect to Lafferty, who at times has been great at his role, but to call this outcome anything but disappointing is an understatement.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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“Rebellion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebellion. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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