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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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The comments are a hoot Fire and Braids named The Republic's best tamale in metro Phoenix.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
16 Dec. 2024
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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
Noun
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At less visible moments, their whispers and screams change the word one artwork at a time.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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More importantly, not only will every other part of your new CLE scream AMG, but the car cover and fuel cap will, too.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That sort of showboating elicits laughs from TV audiences, partly because today's younger shoppers are spending less on pricey goods and more on luxury experiences.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sharing good laughs goes a long way to strengthening connections and relationships.—
Liz Guthridge,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Riot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riot. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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