1
as in rebels
a person who rises up against authority
the reds demanded a violent overthrow of the government
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as in communists
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 reds
The vibrant purple and vivid oranges, reds, and yellows will bring in enthusiastic bees and butterflies.
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Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Her clothes, patterned in vivid reds, pinks and oranges, echo the mineral-rich sands of Iran’s Qeshm and Hormuz islands, where the earth itself seems to glow.
—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Sam’s silhouette is backlit by alternating reds and blues that evoke police lights (designed by Maximo Grano De Oro) while sound designer Satya Chávez contributes an eerie soundscape.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Single-zone wine fridges keep all contents at the same temp, while dual-zone wine fridges options store reds at one temperature, and whites and rosés at another.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Beauregard observed that most tastings around these parts begin with chardonnay, wander off to other whites and reds, but almost always end with more chardonnay.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
What makes this time truly special is the stunning display of cactus blooms, with their vibrant magentas, reds, whites, and yellows.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The 1,200-acre Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, on the edge of Chaska (about 30 miles southwest of the Twin Cities), ushers in spring with a lush display of pinks, yellows, purples, reds, and oranges.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Deep reddish brown already looks incredibly rich, but adding major balayage in lighter shades with warm tones, such as golden reds or caramel, really freshens it up for spring and summer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Heather Bien, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026
Her clothes, patterned in vivid reds, pinks and oranges, echo the mineral-rich sands of Iran’s Qeshm and Hormuz islands, where the earth itself seems to glow.
—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Sam’s silhouette is backlit by alternating reds and blues that evoke police lights (designed by Maximo Grano De Oro) while sound designer Satya Chávez contributes an eerie soundscape.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Single-zone wine fridges keep all contents at the same temp, while dual-zone wine fridges options store reds at one temperature, and whites and rosés at another.
—Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Beauregard observed that most tastings around these parts begin with chardonnay, wander off to other whites and reds, but almost always end with more chardonnay.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
What makes this time truly special is the stunning display of cactus blooms, with their vibrant magentas, reds, whites, and yellows.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
The 1,200-acre Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, on the edge of Chaska (about 30 miles southwest of the Twin Cities), ushers in spring with a lush display of pinks, yellows, purples, reds, and oranges.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Deep reddish brown already looks incredibly rich, but adding major balayage in lighter shades with warm tones, such as golden reds or caramel, really freshens it up for spring and summer.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reds
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The rebels attempting to take over Mali are said to be jihadists from the Nusrat al-Islam (GSIM/JNIM) linked with the tribesmen of the FLA and other groups, including at least one linked with Islamic State.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Security is a major concern for mining companies looking to enter DR Congo and has held back the development of extractive industries in Africa’s second-largest nation by land mass, which for years has fought rebels in the east of the country.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The president has spent a decade calling his rivals communists and traitors, among other hyperbolic insults.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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What, are you being brainwashed by communists?—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2026
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That song’s twangful snarl — wonderfully sung by Clark, a star recording artist in her own right — is a reminder that these insurgents are also preservationists, capable of delivering old-fashioned pleasures to please the purists.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Since insurgents ousted former President Bashar Assad in December 2024, dozens of members of his security agencies that were blamed for atrocities during the conflict have been arrested.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Irina enjoys several advantages over her comrades, chief among them her past as a high-ranking KGB officer.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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His former comrades testified against him; incriminating photos, found hidden in his garden, were shown in court.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
19 Apr. 2026
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The second includes former revolutionaries, reformists, communist factions and groups such as the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), many of whom emerged from or once supported the revolutionary system before later opposing it.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In 1777, he was summoned to Paris to meet with American revolutionaries, including Benjamin Franklin.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Reds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reds. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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