as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
still trying to get over being jilted by his longtime girlfriend
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Recent Examples of jilt
While that’s still true today, Welch is not going to be jilted at the altar again.
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John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Fans’ opinion of Sherman and his gutter-level spending is reflected in home attendance that last year ranked 29th of 30, beating only the A’s team in the midst of jilting Oakland.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
Floating between these two groups is Belinda (Natasha Rothwell), the massage therapist last seen getting financially jilted by Tanya in Season 1.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
At the same time, players know what this stuff can mean to a star who feels jilted.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Fans’ opinion of Sherman and his gutter-level spending is reflected in home attendance that last year ranked 29th of 30, beating only the A’s team in the midst of jilting Oakland.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
Floating between these two groups is Belinda (Natasha Rothwell), the massage therapist last seen getting financially jilted by Tanya in Season 1.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
At the same time, players know what this stuff can mean to a star who feels jilted.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jilt
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Replace status dumps with two-way updates and invite feedback and surface risks early.—
Dr. Cynthia J. Young,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But if the Orioles are willing to dump him off for next to nothing, the Mets could explore the idea.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Instead, use a broth, beer, or water seasoned with aromatics like onion, garlic, bay leaves, or other seasonings to enhance the flavor of the meat, not detract from it.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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The State Department doubled the number of emergency evacuation flights for American citizens leaving Israel and is evacuating nonessential staff from the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, the Associated Press reported.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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The former Victoria's Secret model ditched her lace bodysuit in a few wedding photos, and later changed into a strapless gown designed by Galia Lahav for her reception.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Microsoft and Google have warned users for some time now to ditch passwords for passkeys.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Jilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jilt. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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