as in chaos
a state in which there is widespread wrongdoing and disregard for rules and authority
the anarchy that the country experienced after the dictator drained the treasury and fled the country
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Recent Examples of anarchy
As Donald Trump prepares to begin his second term as U.S. president, he is faced with a world sliding into nuclear anarchy.
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Lewis A. Dunn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2024
In the mix Clemson Keep an eye on After the anarchy of Saturday, the ACC’s bubble hopes are revived after chances of getting two teams in the field looked dead in the water for weeks.
—David Ubben, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Plus, Santi learns that some women tend to avoid commitment, while Raúl deals with Luz’s romantic anarchy.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Our founders believed there were two threats to our republic, tyranny and anarchy.
—The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2024
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Lewis A. Dunn, Foreign Affairs, 4 Dec. 2024
In the mix Clemson Keep an eye on After the anarchy of Saturday, the ACC’s bubble hopes are revived after chances of getting two teams in the field looked dead in the water for weeks.
—David Ubben, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Plus, Santi learns that some women tend to avoid commitment, while Raúl deals with Luz’s romantic anarchy.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Our founders believed there were two threats to our republic, tyranny and anarchy.
—The Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anarchy
Noun
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Lawler’s Suzy is a poignant mass of fierce intellect and crushing vulnerability, of resolute determination and emotional chaos.—
Chad Jones,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Despite the chaos of the Rumble, Cena took time out of his schedule to have a one-on-one conversation with Hendry.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The regime had been trying to make sure that the collapse of public services did not reach Caracas, sacrificing the rest of the country while doing so, in an attempt to avoid massive unrest in the capital that could lead to an uprising.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Feb. 2025
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Videos of this were publicized worldwide and raised anger and criticism in many Muslim nations, leading to riots and unrest.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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For more than a year, the company had been in turmoil after David Begelman, president of the movie studio, was discovered to have forged checks.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
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The federal program temporarily gives work authorization for people from countries in turmoil.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes, Antonio Maria Delgado and Verónica Egui Brito Miami Herald (TNS),
arkansasonline.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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Hezbollah shares its chronic corruption and misrule with the other militias turned parties that have hollowed out the postwar Lebanese state.—
Youmna Melhem Chamieh,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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Nobody can disaggregate the effects of international policies from the impact of the Taliban’s awful misrule.—
Delaney Simon,
Foreign Affairs,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Anarchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anarchy. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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