Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolted (against)
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.
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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.
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