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)
Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Local officials who have helped organize Atlanta’s World Cup preparations expect to see sellout crowds for each of the city’s eight tournament matches.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This show was added to GNR’s original Hard Rock Live concert happening on Tuesday, which is essentially a sellout.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
In front of Hayes and a sellout crowd of 16,932 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday night, Cushing’s Summit FC fell victim to a rampant comeback against the NWSL leader.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The future has finally arrived in Orange County, and the raucous sellout crowds that have supported this team all season long are loving the return of playoff hockey for the team that won California’s first Stanley Cup in 2007.
—Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Local officials who have helped organize Atlanta’s World Cup preparations expect to see sellout crowds for each of the city’s eight tournament matches.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
This show was added to GNR’s original Hard Rock Live concert happening on Tuesday, which is essentially a sellout.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
In front of Hayes and a sellout crowd of 16,932 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Saturday night, Cushing’s Summit FC fell victim to a rampant comeback against the NWSL leader.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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Verb
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Later on, Firecracker was tasked with addressing her church's destruction on television and smeared their reputation, betraying her former life and beliefs.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told The Associated Press that Poczobut was a hero who had never betrayed his principles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The friendship betrayal/love triangle of Ciara Miller, West Wilson, and Amanda Batula is still being dissected through thousands of TikTok and Instagram comments.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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The betrayal of Zambada sparked a vicious battle for control of the Sinaloa cartel that has resulted in thousands of deaths.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Upon learning of Ava’s treachery, Deborah HOWLS.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Inflamed by Ratansen’s adviser’s account of Padmavati’s beauty, Alauddin Khalji storms the fortress by treachery rather than valor.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2004, Skripal was arrested on charges of treason.—
Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 Apr. 2026
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Under existing law, lawmakers can lose their pensions if convicted of a federal crime that relates to public corruption, espionage, treason or several other national security offenses.—
Anna Liss-Roy The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Sell (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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