as in insurrection
open fighting against authority (as one's own government)
soon the revolt had spread to every corner of the country
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1
as in to disgust
to cause to feel disgust
the jury appeared to be revolted by the grisly details of the murder
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2
as in to rebel
to rise up against established authority
the students practically revolted when the school cancelled the championship football game
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Recent Examples of revolt
Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
Those peasant revolts have a tendency to flame out and get ultimately defeated or pushed back.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
Matt Slater, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
But in a twist, some users revolted, irritated by OpenAI's decision to retire older models, including the apparently much-beloved GPT-4o.
—PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Disney said Monday that Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return to ABC on Tuesday, after suspending it last week amid a revolt from network affiliates over the comedian’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025
Those peasant revolts have a tendency to flame out and get ultimately defeated or pushed back.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
There will likely be a tipping point where the historic matchgoing fan is either priced out or just revolted out of wanting to attend.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
But in a twist, some users revolted, irritated by OpenAI's decision to retire older models, including the apparently much-beloved GPT-4o.
—PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolt
Noun
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Some members and former members remain divided on Rhodes’ role in orchestrating the Capitol insurrection, and his leadership more broadly.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Five people died and 140 police officers were injured before the insurrection was quelled.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Calling the mass killing of civilians in Gaza a genocide is contentious as well, but even patriotic Israelis disgusted by their own government have begun to use the term.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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They were disgusted by the comments.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
21 Sep. 2025
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Set after the Norman invasion of England, Rob (Patten) witnesses the execution of his father, a Saxon forester, which incites him to rebel.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Sep. 2025
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As if a 22-year-old with a trans girlfriend never rebelled against their family.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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This summer alone has seen youth uprisings in Nepal, Angola, and Indonesia, to say nothing of ongoing youth mobilization worldwide for a free Palestine.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Though the family dynamics anchor the story, the Fenian uprising led by sister/brother duo Ellen (Niamh McCormack) and Paddy Cochran (Seamus O’Hara) are also causing major chaos on the streets of Dublin and within the company’s walls.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Jackson was repulsed at the idea of the film being shown to the public, as was Zapruder, who quickly settled again with Time-Life.—
Time,
Time,
20 Sep. 2025
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At almost the same time, the Grenadian Army repulsed special operations forces sent to capture Richmond Hill Prison and Fort Rupert.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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Vance is fresh off a stay in the English countryside, where the staff of popular pub The Bull in Charlbury allegedly threatened a mutiny if they were forced to serve the staunch conservative.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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So no red eyes, no space mutinies — just words, structured to be helpful.—
Chris Reed,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Penda Health, a network of medical clinics in Kenya, treats an enormous range of patients, from newborns sickened by malaria to construction workers who have fallen off buildings.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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And at least 8 percent of people sickened by measles this year had gotten one or more doses of the MMR vaccine—living proof that vaccinated people are also at risk when illnesses are given room to maneuver.—
Jamie Ducharme,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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When the series begins, in 1868, Ireland is under British rule — but a group known as the Fenians leads a rebellion for independence.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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These motifs carry layered meanings, shifting from innocence to rebellion.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Revolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolt. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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