leftists

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plural of leftist
as in socialists

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  1. socialists
  2. communists
  3. commies
  4. pinks
Noun
  • In New York and elsewhere, socialists have also performed well, startling establishment figures who favor more traditional positions on capitalist economic policies, among other issues.
    — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Those victories are expanding into swing states such as Michigan, where Abdul El-Sayed ‒ a progressive backed by prominent democratic socialists, but not one himself ‒ prevailed in the Senate primary over a more moderate opponent.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of socialists
Noun
  • Republicans see an opportunity here, portraying progressive and socialist Democrats as lunatics and communists.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The John Birch Society, an organization that also alleged that communists were behind the Civil Rights Movement, agreed.
    — Aaron Coy Moulton, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of communists
Noun
  • But the commies have been championed before the likes of Mamdani or Abdul El-Sayed arrived — by the occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of commies
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  • Custom mats and tiles of greens, blues and pinks are set on tables with four chairs.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The collection certainly taps into the trend for colored denim, offering offers sandy neutrals, frosted greys, soft pinks, marbled textures and vintage tints with brown and green tones.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pinks
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