as in inflammatory
tending to excite political disorder or insurrection
several dissidents were jailed for leading protests that the government branded as seditious
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Recent Examples of seditious
Georgia man Brian Ulrich pleaded guilty in 2022 to seditious conspiracy — plotting to use force to oppose the authority of the U.S. government.
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
In May 2023, Elmer Stewart Rhodes III of Texas, the group's founder, and Kelly Meggs, the leader of the Oath Keepers' Florida chapter, were also sentenced on seditious conspiracy and other Jan. 6 charges.
—Antonio Fins, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
Of the 14 people convicted in the Capitol attack of seditious conspiracy, the most serious charge resulting from Jan. 6, eight previously served in the military.
—Jason Dearen, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
Will Carless: So Rhodes was essentially charged, he was charged with seditious conspiracy, among other crimes, which is an extremely serious crime.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Ella Lee, The Hill, 20 Nov. 2024
In May 2023, Elmer Stewart Rhodes III of Texas, the group's founder, and Kelly Meggs, the leader of the Oath Keepers' Florida chapter, were also sentenced on seditious conspiracy and other Jan. 6 charges.
—Antonio Fins, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024
Of the 14 people convicted in the Capitol attack of seditious conspiracy, the most serious charge resulting from Jan. 6, eight previously served in the military.
—Jason Dearen, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024
Will Carless: So Rhodes was essentially charged, he was charged with seditious conspiracy, among other crimes, which is an extremely serious crime.
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seditious
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Though rare, copper IUDs may cause more serious side effects, such as uterine perforation and pelvic inflammatory disease.3 1.Wendy Wisner, Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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The defense has dismissed these claims as inflammatory, arguing that the prosecution is presenting a skewed version of events.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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The movie’s sharp humor and layered storytelling explore themes of faith and ambition in a way that feels both fresh and provocative.Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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To photograph her as a model, in the bold outfits and provocative poses that advertising and editorial employ, renders that photographic language distinctly visible, and critiquable.Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Berlin was already looking into fires caused by incendiary devices hidden in packages at a DHL warehouse in Leipzig, Germany, when a DHL cargo plane crashed in Vilnius, Lithuania, last week, killing one crew member.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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Gaetz is a Trump loyalist who became notorious in Congress for incendiary remarks and attention-grabbing actions.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Seditious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seditious. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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