ratted

Definition of rattednext
past tense of rat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratted
Verb
  • But most also said they felt betrayed by an organization that publicly touted a Christian message and a commitment to helping others while internally prioritizing money over the well-being of their clients and staff.
    Alex Acquisto, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
  • That trust was betrayed, repeatedly, over six years.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Watching a prodigy embarrass the world over 72 holes was riveting; equally captivating is following the same person be exposed by life, hubris and ego.
    Mac Engel April 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Lopez clarified on Friday that the agency had informed Cal Fire on how to obtain search warrants with the county, but then backed away.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
  • The union also says it was not informed when FIFA hired OnLocation to be its official hospitality partner, operating food and beverage during games at the tournament, which means a new corporate entity has been inserted into the employment relationship.
    Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The first-grader was excited about the upcoming Christmas holidays and had talked a lot in school.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
  • In Politico, Adam Wren talked with Sharpton about why Harris deserved more respect from a party that tried to wish her away in 2024, and is doing so again.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Another surgery swapped out her breast implants to erase her shoulder pain in 2022, Dishell said, but doctors warned her then that her other pain was unlikely to improve.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But that’s because Kaegi tattled on himself in 2020, requesting an inspection to make sure a 700 square foot addition was included in his value.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Guests have blabbed that things were definitely awkward during one of the newlyweds’ first dances to an undisclosed song by the celebrity performer, Marc Anthony.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
  • But Cirie ended up telling her husband, and her husband blabbed to Trish.
    EW.com, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Kanaiyah Ward was neglected A report by the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) revealed that Ward was neglected by the caretaker who was supposed to supervise her with hourly checks.
    Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • During the conversation, the actor revealed that things got pretty physical during the preparation for his intimate scenes with Fanning, 28.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Ratted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratted. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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