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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolted (against)
passed over
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Congrats to all, but still, after being passed over too many times in too many roles over too many years, there was a true victory Thursday in hearing the name of the man who personified Delta Slim himself in that Best Supporting Actor list.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026 -
That’s a group that could and should be upgraded, but the Yankees, typically adverse to spending lavishly on bullpen help, passed over a free agent class that included a few closers and high-leverage relievers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Revolted (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolted%20%28against%29. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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