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also anarchical
as in criminal
not restrained by or under the control of legal authority
the citywide blackouts caused anarchic looting and rioting
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Recent Examples of anarchic
Though the anarchic spirit remains the same in both versions, there are significant differences between the original and the reissue.
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Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The show felt joyously anarchic and kind of evil at the same time.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Naturally, the media hyped the event as Bart versus Bill, a showdown between one show’s wholesome family values and the other’s brash, boorish cynicism — the aspirational ’80s facing off against the anarchic ’90s.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Realists accept some moral obligations but see them as severely limited by the harsh reality of anarchic politics.
—Joseph S. Nye Jr., Foreign Affairs, 30 Nov. 2023
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Jane Levere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
The show felt joyously anarchic and kind of evil at the same time.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Naturally, the media hyped the event as Bart versus Bill, a showdown between one show’s wholesome family values and the other’s brash, boorish cynicism — the aspirational ’80s facing off against the anarchic ’90s.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
Realists accept some moral obligations but see them as severely limited by the harsh reality of anarchic politics.
—Joseph S. Nye Jr., Foreign Affairs, 30 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anarchic
Adjective
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These can all make great rivals for the criminal mastermind gangs as well.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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In its latest analysis of the situation in Haiti, the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime said that a peacekeeping operation alone will not solve Haiti’s gang problem and the structures that support the criminal groups.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Throughout the Biden administration, Cuba has worked with U.S. law enforcement – primarily through its engagement with the FBI as well as through the multilateral body Financial Action Task Force – to combat illicit financing, including the funding of terrorism.—
Jason M. Blazakis,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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Though police and prosecutors in at least two counties have joined forces to aggressively tackle the illicit drug together, few agencies in the rest of the region have made investigating fentanyl deaths a priority, the Star found.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Signs of a disorderly transition are already evident.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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On the stage were more than 20 people, politicians and community leaders, creating the impression of a disorderly group of publicity seekers, two of whom were laughing with each other, another chewing gum.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.—
Lisa Beebe,
Los Angeles Magazine,
5 July 2017
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.—
James Bruggers,
The Courier-Journal,
5 July 2017
Adjective
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Walter went to trial again on Oct. 11, 2011, facing the same judge and the same charges of felonious assault and involuntary manslaughter.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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He was indicted in July and previously faced two counts of felonious assault and four counts of endangering children.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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On Tuesday, Garth Hudson, who played organ, accordion, saxophone, and more as a member of the Band—perhaps still the group that best embodies the glorious, lawless amalgamation of styles at the very heart of rock and roll—died at the age of eighty-seven, near Woodstock, New York.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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That merely raises the dangerous specter of future lawless conduct by other poor losers and undermines the rule of law.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The teachers, principal and custodian work together to educate unruly kids while navigating the challenges of an underfunded Philadelphia elementary school.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Omaha Police Department eventually set up surveillance outside the home to keep a close eye on the unruly guests, according to the local outlet.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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