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
Old cementina tiles in soft reds, greens, and creams pattern the floors, while stone arches connect rooms and thick stucco walls curve seamlessly into the domed ceilings above.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Looking to the 2026 colors of the year, Warm Mahogany and Hazelnut Crunch serve as the perfect starting point for a moody color palette, with Melodious Ivory and Rebel Pink complementing the dark reds.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Incorporate reds and golds into a traditional French manicure for a festive twist.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
The Princess of Wales paid a visit to Hiut Denim textile manufacturer, wearing a coordinated look with earth tones and warm reds throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
MacKinnon and his Avalanche teammates were back in those blue Nordiques jerseys for a game in Montreal on Thursday, facing the Canadiens in their now customary home reds.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Beyond reds, the town is a gateway to Rioja’s whites and rosados made from Viura, Tempranillo Blanco, and Garnacha Blanca.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That path through air bends and filters sunlight, scattering blues and letting reds and oranges linger, often creating a razor-thin gradient that stretches thousands of miles along the planet's curve.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In winter, visitors like to duck in from the cold to sample wines at many of the Old Mission Peninsula's wineries, sipping warm reds and dry whites while watching the sun set over frozen Lake Michigan.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Looking to the 2026 colors of the year, Warm Mahogany and Hazelnut Crunch serve as the perfect starting point for a moody color palette, with Melodious Ivory and Rebel Pink complementing the dark reds.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2026
Incorporate reds and golds into a traditional French manicure for a festive twist.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
The Princess of Wales paid a visit to Hiut Denim textile manufacturer, wearing a coordinated look with earth tones and warm reds throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
MacKinnon and his Avalanche teammates were back in those blue Nordiques jerseys for a game in Montreal on Thursday, facing the Canadiens in their now customary home reds.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Beyond reds, the town is a gateway to Rioja’s whites and rosados made from Viura, Tempranillo Blanco, and Garnacha Blanca.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
That path through air bends and filters sunlight, scattering blues and letting reds and oranges linger, often creating a razor-thin gradient that stretches thousands of miles along the planet's curve.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
In winter, visitors like to duck in from the cold to sample wines at many of the Old Mission Peninsula's wineries, sipping warm reds and dry whites while watching the sun set over frozen Lake Michigan.
—Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reds
Noun
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Aleppo had fallen to the rebels by the time Assad landed back in Damascus.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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According to a United Nations report, since seizing Rubaya, the rebels have imposed taxes on the trade and transport of coltan, generating at least $800,000 a month.—
Justin Kabumba,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And in the 1930s, there were a group of young, mostly Jewish kids who were communists.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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Set against the backdrop of 1930s East London, the musical dramatizes a pivotal historical moment when over 100,000 residents – Jews, Irish dockers, trade unionists, communists and everyday locals – united to oppose the rise of fascism in their neighborhood.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those funds often backed far-right Republican insurgents.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Amid the nods to social media and cancel culture and the shallow perils of modern celebrity, the image of Taylor-Joy’s disciplined group of insurgents, who speak in almost archaic, poetic dialogue, strikes a bracing contrast.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Jonny Diamond, our fearless editor, has been energized this week by our comrades in Minneapolis.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 Feb. 2026
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Alouette and her comrades pursue a different life but do not seek it for everyone, which feels right not just for their era but for their experience of trauma.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With that mental reframing, the American (and then French and other) revolutionaries changed not just their own country, but the world.—
Andreas Kluth,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rahman is positioning himself as a bridge between a political aristocracy that dates back to Bangladesh’s liberation struggle and the aspirations of its young revolutionaries.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Reds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reds. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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