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Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolted (against)
passed over
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Famously passed over by American Idol producers, Amber Riley shows off her stellar pipes in the role of resident high school diva Mercedes Jones, always competing with Rachel Berry for the top spot in the glee club.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Just last year, an Indian movie that critics globally tipped as an Oscar winner was passed over by the same selection committee.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Revolted (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolted%20%28against%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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