revolt (against)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolt (against)
Verb
  • He was left out of the 2024 T20 World Cup roster and passed over for multiple tours abroad.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
  • Then he gets hit by a bus and, while in a coma, gets passed over again in favor of John Stewart.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • All but immune to the lean-back charms of traditional TV, the 18-34 demo hasn’t tuned out entirely, although given their mounting importance in the overall scheme of things, the great digital transition can’t happen soon enough.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 July 2025
  • Noise-canceling headphones can help tune out distractions, from crying babies to the roar of a plane engine, to help lull you to sleep or focus on an in-flight movie, music, or podcasts.
    Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • But Eufy is way more similar to my former dogs Biff and Frank, who generally ignored me and went about their own business.
    David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • Remember, ignoring these signals can lead to heat exhaustion or life-threatening heat stroke.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
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“Revolt (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolt%20%28against%29. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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