revolt (against)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolt (against)
Verb
  • The receiver hauled in the pass over his shoulder for a 34-yard gain, leading to a short Jones-to-Kyle Juszczyk touchdown two plays later.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Tens of millions of people could be impacted by the storm, which is expected to pass over parts of the Asian island nation before heading toward the major cities of Hong Kong and Macau, and mainland China’s Guangdong Province.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Over time, team members tune out their words and begin to question the sincerity of their actions.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The music isn't too loud to tune out and the chairs are comfortable.
    Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Since then, Moscow has expanded its drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, while seemingly ignoring his overtures for further dialogue to end the conflict.
    Matthew Bodner, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Certainly the idea that having a bunch of wealth will prevent you from getting into heaven has been conveniently ignored by many adherents.
    Joe Lynch, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Revolt (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolt%20%28against%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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