ratting

Definition of rattingnext
present participle of rat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratting
Verb
  • Smith said after talking to Gregg, Wheels Up reduced the price to $850, but storage fees for having the car since April 1 bring the grand total to at least $2,600.
    Liz Crawford, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.
    Lauren Pardee, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Thus, the curse was passed to the Harkins and the Witness was punished with immortality for betraying Death's bargain.
    Megan McCluskey, Time, 26 Mar. 2026
  • To be fair, Titus betraying his sister does ultimately lead to his downfall, even if Ursula isn’t around to see it.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • In a surprising move, the club took accountability for not informing Woods earlier and gave him a two-stroke penalty while many felt he should have been disqualified entirely.
    Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The one-mile loop is located in the East District and features educational signs informing visitors about the area’s history and flora, an old homestead foundation, and a saguaro grove.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Protect your boundaries with care, explain what is comfortable, and suggest another way to support everyone without exposing too many details.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Detectives with the Broward Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect seen on video assaulting a woman while exposing himself publicly in Weston on Wednesday afternoon.
    Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Pittsburgh Public Safety is warning residents and visitors to be aware of parking scams for the NFL draft.
    Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • According to club officials Garcia was issued a code of conduct warning on the fourth tee by Geoff Yang, the chairman of the competitions committee.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Liz Igra has been telling her story for more than 40 years.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Canton Village LLCs, which is co-owned by businessman Akrum Sheikh of Orange, is telling town officials that its plan would make the shopping complex more attractive, serve modern consumer needs and resolve the hodgepodge traffic flow that has existed at the property for decades.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Yes, the one that the NBA ordered Charlotte to give the Heat as apparent compensation for not disclosing an FBI investigation into Terry Rozier before he was traded to Miami.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Acknowledging gratitude or disclosing vulnerability confers a degree of trust.
    John Bowe, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Visceral sounds of gyaaaaaaa (ギャアアアアア) convey squealing tires, while turbo blow-off valves let out a sweet doa (ドア).
    Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Or is Emily Flippen to blame for all of this for squealing to Rizo that Dee told her about his idol?
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Ratting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratting. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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