as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
winning that big contract was a real coup
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Recent Examples of coup
Similar spikes were observed following Hong Kong's passage of a contentious security law in 2020 (migration to the UK increased fifteenfold shortly after) and the 2021 coup in Myanmar.
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The former president is expected to stand trial in the next few months at Brazil’s Supreme Court for allegedly attempting to stage a coup in January 2023, with riots led by his supporters in Brasilia.
—Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Whatever righteous coup June imagined achieving in the past seems unlikely to transpire.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
Min Aung Hlaing and senior members of his government are shunned and sanctioned by many Western countries for their 2021 coup and human rights abuses.
—Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The former president is expected to stand trial in the next few months at Brazil’s Supreme Court for allegedly attempting to stage a coup in January 2023, with riots led by his supporters in Brasilia.
—Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Whatever righteous coup June imagined achieving in the past seems unlikely to transpire.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
Min Aung Hlaing and senior members of his government are shunned and sanctioned by many Western countries for their 2021 coup and human rights abuses.
—Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coup
Noun
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Domenech’s success highlights the importance of relationships and referrals.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Matt Robison is a writer, podcast host, and former congressional staffer Jonathan Tobin—Trump Has Struck a Blow Against the Deep State The first hundred days of the Trump 2.0 administration have been a rousing success.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Highlight their key strengths, skills, and accomplishments.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr.,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The note then echoes Elon Musk’s recent emails to federal workers and demand that victims justify their productivity by listing their weekly accomplishments.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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The missive from the White House has drawn criticism from former service members who argue that scrubbing such achievements distorts military history.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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This vision is not just a possibility but a necessity, unlocking myriad benefits that ripple across personal growth, social interactions, and academic achievements.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Coup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coup. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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