RATTING Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

ratting

verb

present participle of rat

as in talking

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The boy wasn’t talking, unlike other toddlers his age who are typically using simple words and phrases.

— Jackie Mader, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
But Democratic primary voters aren’t talking to GOP strategists.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of talking

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One of the spirits was Sinon, who was upset with Odysseus for betraying him and not telling him the Trojan Horse plan.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
In Homer’s poem, they’re accused of betraying Odysseus’ household by serving — and, in some cases, sleeping with — the suitors courting Penelope.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026

Definition of betraying

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Buc-ee's claimed that the unauthorized use of its trademarks, including a smiling animal mascot, were benefitting the Missouri convenience store at Buc-ee's expense, while falsely informing consumers that the two businesses are related.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Yet on July 22, as federal firefighters were on high alert as dozens of wildfires were spreading across multiple states, Schulz sent an email to Forest Service staff informing them that the reorganization would begin that week.

— Chiara Eisner, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of informing

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The arrest comes just months after Robinson was accused of exposing himself to a woman running on the Willow Trail in Folsom in April.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
As fans of the trio’s former Bravo reality show know, the video of the FaceTime call at the center of the lawsuit was credited with exposing Sandoval and Leviss’ affair, leading to sky-high ratings for the show.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of exposing

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Deutsche noted a December 2025 warning from the Bank of International Settlements that a statistical test suggested that the gold market had entered bubble-like territory and that a significant correction could follow.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Jeanine Santucci Authorities in Spokane County are warning people not to fly drones over the wildfires after firefighting efforts from the air have repeatedly been disrupted.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of warning

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The scene gives us little, just Porsha telling NeNe the itinerary, showing her some clothes, and then moving right along.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Video of the incident that went viral online shows students telling a man authorities say is Morgan to get out of an Athens bar.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of telling

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Reuters could not immediately independently verify the information, but a spokesman for the Times said Cole is disclosing the subpoena.

— Ernest Scheyder, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026
In addition to Kohberger not disclosing his motive for the murders, prosecutors have also been unable to find evidence to suggest a particular reason for the killings.

— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of disclosing

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Cannon said before pretending to jab his arm with a dosage while squealing from the pain and showing his vaccination card.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
In the clip, Niney is pictured talking calmly on his cell phone as Gasly races around him in the Alpine car, squealing the tires.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 29 June 2026

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