ratting

Definition of rattingnext
present participle of rat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratting
Verb
  • Frankly, talking cost per use, the nail care hack pays for itself.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Seconds before the shooting, Good and her wife are seen talking to Ross.
    Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In effect, by criticizing the lower courts, a handful of Supreme Court justices are coming dangerously close to betraying, rather than protecting, the rule of law.
    Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
  • The ponyatiya of Putin’s youth generally meant never betraying your gang and always standing up for your friends.
    Andrew Ryvkin, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Two days after Dallas’ season ended, the Cowboys fired defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and HBO had footage of head coach Brian Schottenheimer informing the coaching staff that Eberflus had been let go.
    Nate Sanchez, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
  • That law bars a private sector employer from even asking anyone to take such a test without first informing the person in writing at the time of the test of their right to refuse to take it.
    Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Consume vitamin C-rich foods in a timely manner, as storing them for a long time or exposing them to light can diminish their vitamin C content.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Relationships are her mirrors, exposing both her desire for balance and her struggle to maintain it.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • There is warning for heavy snowfall between Fairmount and 158th Street / US-24 East in Basehor.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 Jan. 2026
  • While the weekend will see warmer afternoon temperatures, wind gusts will continue to sweep through the usual Santa Ana Wind Corridor, bringing a high wind warning to the area.
    Julie Sharp, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • As doctors pressed her for information, Nicole remembered Hannah telling her about special supplement capsules that Brian placed on her nightstand every night.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • After telling his story to the ship's captain (Lars Mikkelsen), Victor is confronted by the Creature, now emerged from the sea.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The judges lifted protective orders that had for years barred prosecutors and defense lawyers from disclosing evidence and ordered the government to protect victims’ privacy at all costs.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Lamont said Google is not disclosing how many employees will be moving into the Sail Tower or details of its timeline for employee relocations.
    Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Dozens of Morton Grove kiddos helped to ring in the New Year about 12 hours before the calendar change, blowing noisemakers and squealing with excitement as balloons were released to celebrate the move into 2026.
    Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Most of the comedy is of the slapstick variety, including set-pieces with a live tarantula, a dead squirrel and a squealing wild hog.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Ratting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratting. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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