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as in glowing
having a healthy reddish skin tone
the merry, red, smiling face of Santa Claus
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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
the streams of red lava were especially spectacular at night
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as in rebel
a person who rises up against authority
the reds demanded a violent overthrow of the government
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as in communist
capitalized
an adherent or advocate of an economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state
the story of John Reed, the only American Red buried within the Kremlin
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Recent Examples of red
Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
These late-bloomers show off red, purple, pink, or white flowers in mid to late summer.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Cap off the tasting with Raspberry Infusion, a rich red that pairs well with dark chocolate.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Wildflowers such as purple lupines and red paintbrush color the landscape, and the lengthy days and warm, sunny weather mean more time for hiking.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
These late-bloomers show off red, purple, pink, or white flowers in mid to late summer.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
In the summer, the tree bears delicious berries, and in the fall, the leaves turn a fiery red, along with shades of orange and yellow.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Cap off the tasting with Raspberry Infusion, a rich red that pairs well with dark chocolate.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red
Adjective
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Hot black smoke socked her in the face; the staircase had become a glowing, spastic frenzy.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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According to Moore, stainless steel requires regular cleaning to keep a glowing appearance.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Rwanda frames its role as defensive measures to protect its territory from Hutu rebels responsible for the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The series emphasizes hope and the power of collective action, providing a nuanced look at both the rebels and the individuals within the Empire, ultimately highlighting the enduring relevance of its themes of oppression and resistance in today’s world.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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In that 1945 to 1985 period, there was very little overlap in the economies, technologies, or communications of the communist and the capitalist worlds.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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What, are you being brainwashed by communists?—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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But this gorgeous pair of tanned leather mules has a cork insole and a natural rubber sole for a super high-quality step.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lightly coated with oil and tossed occasionally in a searing hot skillet or wok, even tough beans turn silky, and ready to coat in a finishing blast of chiles.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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One of the most exciting restorations of this year, or any other year, comes to New York this Sunday, May 3rd, with a rare screening of Frank Perry’s searing and lyrical 1969 teen drama Last Summer at the Paris Theater.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kidal's capture in a similar militant-insurgent alliance over a decade ago was at the root of the security crisis that has shaken Mali.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mali has faced years of escalating insurgent violence; the ruling military junta, which pledged to restore stability in a 2020 coup, turned to Russia for assistance in its counterinsurgency campaign.—
Lauren Morganbesser,
semafor.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Musk is trying a number of tactics to inflict pain on his old comrades.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Syrian authorities on Friday arrested Amjad Yousef, a former intelligence officer who appeared in a video leaked four years ago that appears to show him and his comrades executing dozens of blindfolded and shackled prisoners in the Damascus suburb of Tadamon during the civil war.—
Ghaith Alsayed,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Red.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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