as in shocked
filled with disgust
we were revolted when we learned about the prevalence of child labor in the Third World
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as in disgusted
to cause to feel disgust
the jury appeared to be revolted by the grisly details of the murder
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as in rebelled
to rise up against established authority
the students practically revolted when the school cancelled the championship football game
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Recent Examples of revolted
Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
But fans revolted when this reboot hinged on a Piggy/Kermit break-up.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
But university associations and states revolted, arguing the move violated Congress’ directions and the NIH’s own policies.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Progressive Democrats revolted over the prospect of blessing any additional funding for immigration enforcement agencies, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while conservative Republicans demanded unrelated policy concessions or rejected the bill outright as fiscally irresponsible.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The fans had never revolted loudly.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
When asked why the bond market has not yet revolted against this debt accumulation, Dalio described a paralysis in Washington.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
The movie is set against 1936 when Palestinian villages revolted against British colonial rule.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025
Mavericks fans, forced to watch their beloved Slovenian point forward foster another city’s championship dreams, have revolted.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The stench of corruption might become so overwhelming that a revolted electorate rejects the entire enterprise.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
The plan ran aground when athletes were apparently awarded identical medals in the same event—the Special Olympics is not, strictly speaking, about winners and losers—and bettors revolted after their payouts were delayed.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
But fans revolted when this reboot hinged on a Piggy/Kermit break-up.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
But university associations and states revolted, arguing the move violated Congress’ directions and the NIH’s own policies.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Progressive Democrats revolted over the prospect of blessing any additional funding for immigration enforcement agencies, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while conservative Republicans demanded unrelated policy concessions or rejected the bill outright as fiscally irresponsible.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The fans had never revolted loudly.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
When asked why the bond market has not yet revolted against this debt accumulation, Dalio described a paralysis in Washington.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
The movie is set against 1936 when Palestinian villages revolted against British colonial rule.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2025
Mavericks fans, forced to watch their beloved Slovenian point forward foster another city’s championship dreams, have revolted.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolted
Adjective
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Elliott said one comment from a female jailer left her shocked.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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So we shouldn’t be overly shocked if the same thing happens this year.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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She was made for a man who disgusted her, in a world that gave her no say in the matter.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Pelicot is disgusted by the question.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Kurds were marginalized and repressed and sometimes rebelled.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Laughing Storm rebelled against the crown, but the short rebellion came to an end after Dunk and Lyonel engaged in single combat with Dunk emerging victorious.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In California courts, sick and dying workers are suing quartz slab makers and countertop vendors — including several Bay Area shops, along with Home Depot, Lowe’s and Costco.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The union representing the city’s subway workers has filed suit against the MTA, arguing that transit agency honchos failed to get proper public comment before deciding not to back-fill sick subway station agents.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After a disastrous trip to Mexico where Irina appeared repulsed by pretty much everything Zack did, the couple split and Zack crawled back to Bliss.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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And Republicans are among those repulsed by the ongoing scandals.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Police said the two male juveniles became angered when the other three would not take them to buy marijuana.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In early January, the CDC reported that an outbreak on board a Holland America cruise ship had sickened more than 80 people after departing from Fort Lauderdale at the end of December.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over the course of the outbreak, more than 8,000 people were sickened and nearly 800 died in over 37 countries.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Undeterred by danger and appalled by hospital conditions, Annie organized the Keokuk Ladies’ Soldiers’ Aid Society (KLAS), serving as its corresponding secretary.—
Hanna Howard,
Des Moines Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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The murder appalled the city, and Musa’s family demanded justice.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Revolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolted. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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