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revolt (against)

verb

Definition of revolt (against)next
as in to mutiny (against)

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  1. pass over
  2. tune out
  3. ignore
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  • Devin Lloyd, the team’s expensive inside linebacker, had a game-high 13 tackles but also got beat on a 22-yard TD pass over his head.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Sep. 2026
  • In the early stage of the trip, the twin-engine jets headed for Alaska and passed over Greenland, where an Airbus A400M support plane capable of landing on ice was stationed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of pass over
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  • The bad news is that corporate content is starting to sound remarkably similar, which means audiences tune out.
    — Bob Pearson, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The Clarity palette reflects a desire to slow down, tune out the noise, and create space.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tune out
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  • Ultimately, the human element can’t be ignored, but the NBA is a business.
    — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • But for now, let’s all giggle at how fully Naheim ignored Bryan when going to congratulate Jude.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of ignore
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“Revolt (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolt%20%28against%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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