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revolted

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verb

past tense of revolt

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of revolted
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
In 1839, 53 captive Mende people taken from Sierra Leone revolted aboard the Spanish ship La Amistad, diverting the ship from its original destination of Cuba toward the Northeast. Calista Oetama, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 The players revolted, boycotting training over Anelka’s treatment. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026 Roaring Kitty, revolted against the investment establishment. Zev Fima, CNBC, 29 May 2026 Seeing this as a clear violation of their privacy, employees immediately revolted. Frank Landymore, Futurism, 13 May 2026 Others revolted against mask-wearing and caused a ruckus in the air. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026 The package had languished in the House despite being approved without opposition last month in the Senate, as Republicans revolted, forcing a separate path for the immigration funds. Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026 And the mayor is embroiled in a power struggle over leadership of the Chicago Housing Authority, where board members openly revolted against him by installing a CEO of their choosing, Keith Pettigrew, in a process Johnson says violated state law. Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026 In 2004 when Yankee Stadium briefly replaced Cracker Jack with Crunch ‘n Munch, another caramel corn treat with peanuts, fans revolted and the team brought back Cracker Jack. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolted
Adjective
  • Her mom was incredibly proud — and a bit shocked — that a Black man had been elected president.
    Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • While perusing an old friend’s social media account, she was shocked to see a little boy in the background of one of the photos.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Kim The call left Kim Grindell disgusted, furious and wracked with guilt.
    Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
  • Many of the crew members are disgusted by Vito's homosexuality, but Phil seems to take special exception to this revelation, going out of his way to demand Tony take him out and becoming violently angered even at the mere mention of Vito's name.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Ever since the Haitian revolutionaries first rebelled against the French in 1791, the proslavery and imperialist powers of Europe and the Americas had a special interest in ensuring that Haiti failed.
    Julia Gaffield, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
  • Jane rebelled against Marge’s efforts to manage her choices, especially on whom to date.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • Having a sick pet is emotionally a lot to handle.
    Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 June 2026
  • Preventing infestation Just because one calf is sick doesn’t mean the entire herd will get it, Cammack said.
    Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Plenty of people bought it, plenty were repulsed by it.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • Firstman’s debut directorial effort, Club Kid, shrewdly acknowledges those garish personality tics, which have both endeared and repulsed audiences.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.
    Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • As of Monday, the outbreak had sickened 1,048 people and killed 267, according to the World Health Organization.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 25 June 2026
  • The disease has sickened humans for thousands of years and wiped out a significant chunk of Europe's population in the 14th century during what's known as the Black Death.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • Seated beside Rosado on Wednesday, Lopez appeared appalled at what had transpired in recent weeks.
    Tess Riski June 18, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
  • Democratic lawmakers were predictably appalled by Pulte’s selection.
    Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026

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“Revolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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