as in to betray
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
the band sold out its faithful followers, abandoning its edgy style for a more commercial sound
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as in betrayal
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
the sellout makes it much harder for me to trust you ever again
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Recent Examples of sell (out)
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The first game back from the Olympic break was played in front of a rare weeknight sellout in San Jose.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Reed Sheppard scored 28 points and Alperen Sengun recorded a double-double to lead the Rockets to a 128-97 victory over the Kings before a sellout crowd of 18,055 at Toyota Center in Houston.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The longest active streak of MLS sellouts belongs to Austin FC, which has sold out all 88 regular-season and playoff games in its five-year history at 20,500-seat Q2 Stadium heading into this season.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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High demand for Fuerza Regida led to a quick sellout, though resale tickets are available starting at $338.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
The first game back from the Olympic break was played in front of a rare weeknight sellout in San Jose.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Reed Sheppard scored 28 points and Alperen Sengun recorded a double-double to lead the Rockets to a 128-97 victory over the Kings before a sellout crowd of 18,055 at Toyota Center in Houston.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Feb. 2026
The longest active streak of MLS sellouts belongs to Austin FC, which has sold out all 88 regular-season and playoff games in its five-year history at 20,500-seat Q2 Stadium heading into this season.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Verb
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All your really doing is physically hurting your child–which might lead them to feel angry, afraid, or betrayed.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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Whatever Americans think about what occurred this weekend, with the attendant death, economic disruption and other horrible human costs of war, to wish for anything other than that is to betray the brave Iranian people and its worried but hopeful diaspora, amply represented in our city.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The reality star's betrayal cost him a pretty penny in the end.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
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To ventriloquize one’s parent is a bold move, and fictitious Barbara would absolutely read it as a betrayal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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After Thomas Hickey was hanged that year for mutiny, sedition and treachery, Washington warned that his fate should serve as a caution to all soldiers.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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With their leader detained, El Mayo’s sicarios, or hit men, declared war against supporters of Chapo’s sons in an attempt to exact vengeance for the treachery and strengthen their own position in the wider organization.—
Daniel DePetris,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ocalan, 76, has been imprisoned on the island of Imrali, off the coast of Istanbul, since 1999, after being convicted of treason.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Fearful of being captured and charged with treason for opposing British rule, American leaders would gather in private homes or taverns.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Sell (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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