revolted (against)

past tense of revolt (against)

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passed over
Verb
  • Tomlin played the brilliant Violet Newstead, a widow who was passed over for a promotion despite being the most qualified person for the job.
    Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Painter, who had been passed over for a rotation spot in late July so the Phillies could try a 32-year-old rookie named Brian Keller, returned to the majors a few days before the trade deadline in what could have been a mere cameo.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
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“Revolted (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolted%20%28against%29. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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