as in successes
a successful result brought about by hard work
winning that big contract was a real coup
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Recent Examples of coups
Following coups in all three nations in recent years, the ruling juntas have expelled French forces and turned to Russia’s mercenary units for security assistance instead.
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Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries have turned from Western allies to Russia for help in combating Islamic militants.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
All three are led by military juntas that came to power through coups.
—Jewel Bright, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Sure Xavier is wanted for murder and coups there, but that is a problem for another day.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
In a textbook case of addition by subtraction, one of Iger’s biggest sports coups was entirely accidental.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The early years of independence were tumultuous and marked by political instability, as Syria underwent several military coups and changes in leadership.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
The series of coups in countries around the Sahel in recent years have stemmed from the instability caused by insurgents.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The military remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having solidified its dominance throughout the country’s history with coups and constitutional amendments.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Molly Quell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries have turned from Western allies to Russia for help in combating Islamic militants.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
All three are led by military juntas that came to power through coups.
—Jewel Bright, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Sure Xavier is wanted for murder and coups there, but that is a problem for another day.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
In a textbook case of addition by subtraction, one of Iger’s biggest sports coups was entirely accidental.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
The early years of independence were tumultuous and marked by political instability, as Syria underwent several military coups and changes in leadership.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
The series of coups in countries around the Sahel in recent years have stemmed from the instability caused by insurgents.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The military remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having solidified its dominance throughout the country’s history with coups and constitutional amendments.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coups
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Israel has also enjoyed a number of military successes against Iran and its Lebanese proxy, the Hezbollah militant group.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The final version released in theaters focuses on Jackson's musical successes and difficult relationship with his father, Joe Jackson (Colman Domingo).—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ashton has also been recognized for several personal athletic accomplishments.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Her accomplishments also included a third-place team finish at the International Mixed Pairs and a second-place team finish at the USA-URS Dual Meet in 1987.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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In it, the king is expected to discuss the United Kingdom’s relationship with the United States over the last 250 years and how the two nations have worked together to achievements in science, economics, innovation, international security and other fields.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The award, named in honor of the legendary actor, recognizes groundbreaking achievements in storytelling.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Coups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coups. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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