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)
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Many sellouts but seats still available.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Hours are limited and many diners pre-order for pickup to avoid a sellout, so plan your visit in advance.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
The crowd of 19,685 — which largely came to watch Curry — was not only a sellout but also the biggest crowd to attend a Hornets game in the 20-year history of the Spectrum Center.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
The Kings lost the fourth consecutive game, 129-102, to Phoenix Suns on Friday, falling to 8-27 on the season in front of a sellout crowd at Mortgage Matchup Center.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Many sellouts but seats still available.
—Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Hours are limited and many diners pre-order for pickup to avoid a sellout, so plan your visit in advance.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
The crowd of 19,685 — which largely came to watch Curry — was not only a sellout but also the biggest crowd to attend a Hornets game in the 20-year history of the Spectrum Center.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
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Internal fractures revealed in responses The survey also found that nearly 89% of Venezuelans believe Maduro was betrayed by members of his own government, reflecting deep internal fractures within the former ruling camp.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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After Tuesday’s vote, Anya Svanoe, communications director for ACCE Action, said many of their members felt betrayed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Power and crime spark betrayal, forcing him to choose loyalty or survival.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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Pic follows the relentless greed of the Fairbank family and their associates who fuel betrayal and murder in the battle for succession.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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With season 4 rapidly approaching, now's the time to prepare for the treachery to come.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Dec. 2025
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Instead of being killed, Ashur takes Spartacus’ life and is consequently rewarded for his treachery by the Roman Empire.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
1 Dec. 2025
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Rumors of treason, incompetence and betrayal swirled.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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His Administration has also accused political rivals, including Democratic lawmakers and former President Barack Obama, of sedition and treason.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Sell (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell%20%28out%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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