ratted

past tense of rat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratted
Verb
  • By greatly expanding the dimensions of his images, with their muted palettes, tight cropping, found symmetries, and laconic wit, had the maestro of the photographic epigram betrayed his subtractive aesthetic?
    James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
  • Ned wishes to reveal Joffrey’s illegitimacy, but is instead betrayed by Littlefinger (Aidan Gillen), imprisoned by Cersei, and beheaded in a public execution on Joffrey's orders.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Today, many Catholic homes, businesses and churches feature images of Jesus with his Sacred Heart exposed, often accompanied by flames, a cross and a crown of thorns to symbolize suffering love.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 June 2026
  • This training could benefit anyone who may be exposed to fewer periods of sustained focus as the world shifts toward greater engagement with endless scrolls of bite-size social media.
    Supreet Kaur, Scientific American, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The Sabres announced Meehan’s death on Saturday after being informed by a member of his family.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 June 2026
  • Gilpin's own experience as a parent — who did not give birth in an office — informed Sydney's life-changing scene too.
    Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.
    Namara Smith, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
  • Platner hasn’t directly denied the texts and instead criticized the aide who talked to news outlets and accused the media of running gossip.
    Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The judge warned the courtroom that the information would be graphic, prompting Metcalf's family to leave the room.
    Dawn White, CBS News, 7 June 2026
  • Martin Lelievre | Afp | Getty Images Government action to ban social media platforms risks strengthening Big Tech's grip on the industry further, limiting access for smaller players, an exec at BlueSky has warned.
    Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 6 June 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
  • In a Bravo first, audio footage from set leaked the night that filming wrapped, triggering an investigation led by the network that found a production staffer liable for the leak.
    McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 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
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“Ratted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratted. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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