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take to the streets

VERB

riot

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rampage

STRONG

arise debauch dissipate fight racket rebel revolt rise

WEAK

go on rampage run riot stir up trouble

Antonyms

STRONG

agree comply obey

WEAK

cooperate make peace

Example Sentences

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The incident prompted large groups of people to take to the streets demanding descriptions of the suspects.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Mad enough to take to the streets and do something about it?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

In early January, Pahlavi called on Iranians to take to the streets at 8 p.m. on Jan. 8.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Pahlavi, who lives close to Washington DC, had urged protesters to take to the streets on Thursday and Friday.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

Did you stay indoors where it was safe, or did you take to the streets with the other protesters?

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi