as in mob
a military group controlling a government after taking control of it by force
A military junta quickly seized power in the country.
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Recent Examples of junta
Just imagine what would have happened to that mouthy, fearless girl coming of age in an Argentina dominated by the brutal military juntas of the late seventies and eighties.
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Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
In 1976, a new military junta ousted the government, and soon the nightmare so many had dreaded was a reality.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
However, following Myanmar’s violent military coup in 2021, the military junta has struggled to maintain control of the territory amid opposition from the public and armed groups.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 June 2025
While Myanmar’s military junta and civil war have posed challenges, the U.S. government had worked with local partners there for decades to provide assistance, including after deadly storms in 2008 and 2023, aid officials say.
—Ellen Knickmeyer and David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
In 1976, a new military junta ousted the government, and soon the nightmare so many had dreaded was a reality.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
However, following Myanmar’s violent military coup in 2021, the military junta has struggled to maintain control of the territory amid opposition from the public and armed groups.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 24 June 2025
While Myanmar’s military junta and civil war have posed challenges, the U.S. government had worked with local partners there for decades to provide assistance, including after deadly storms in 2008 and 2023, aid officials say.
—Ellen Knickmeyer and David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for junta
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After a jury trial, Grider, who owns a vineyard in the Waco suburbs, was sentenced to spend nearly seven years behind bars in 2023 for storming the Capitol and joining a mob's assault on the U.S. House chamber.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Soon after, a mob attacked their home, throwing their possessions into the street and allegedly abusing their three daughters.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In November, Vaillant was convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement and is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 4.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Kingston will receive his sentence on Aug. 28, just under five months after he and his 63-year-old mother were found guilty of four counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
24 July 2025
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Swedish House Mafia plays the second weekend of Tomorrowland 2025 today.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
25 July 2025
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De Soto Music and shopping together The Rhythm & Roots Market will feature Superstar Mafia from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 25, in Downtown DeSoto.—
Debra Skodack,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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Less competition, higher consumer prices, limited options, and a shrinking middle class, a trend many economists warn flirts with oligarchy.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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What is an oligarchy and is the U.S. heading in that direction?—
Samantha Putterman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Whether through investment syndicates, peer networks, or regional alliances, family offices are building micro-communities modeled less on corporate structures and more on the village circle.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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So far, no one has ruled out the possibility that other groups—possibly from different governments or private crime syndicates—are also exploiting CVE-2025-53770.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
23 July 2025
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The film did retain two innovations from the Story films: its notably younger cast and also having Victor von Doom accompany the gang on their fateful trip.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
25 July 2025
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The report also identifies approved petitions from individuals linked to other gangs, such as over 100 members of the 18th Street gang, at least three from Tren de Aragua (TdA), and several associated with the Sureños and Norteños.—
Billal Rahman
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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The pair were placed next to each other at a meal as part of Farke’s seating plan, where the German manager alternates a British player, then a foreign one, then a Brit and so on, around the tables — no cliques, no comfort zones.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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While at Robinson High School, Hogan found his clique with classmates who shared a passion for wrestling.—
Sue Carswell,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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“Junta.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/junta. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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