JILTS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

jilts

verb

present tense third-person singular of jilt

as in dumps

to end a usually intimate relationship with still trying to get over being jilted by his longtime girlfriend

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Similarly, places that rely on natural snow, like Monarch Mountain and Wolf Creek Ski Area, don’t set open dates until Mother Nature dumps a healthy helping of powder.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026
How Monster Depicts the Borden Murders Their first attempt involves serving the couple oysters in May, when the series says the city of Fall River dumps its sewage over the oyster beds, contaminating the shellfish with potentially fatal bacteria.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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The Ahmanson’s work pairs sumptuous costumes, storybook scenery and robust singing with broad, disconnected acting that leaves the musical’s romantic transformation emotionally unconvincing.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
That standard leaves ample room to question any donor’s spending, endorsements and influence.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of leaves

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To achieve its lightweight profile, the design ditches heavy front suspension forks found on many urban ebikes, opting instead for rigid aluminum.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
The HomeView also comes in a second variety that ditches the base, allowing the screen to be mounted directly on the wall.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026

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