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)
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The consecutive sellout streak of Madison Square Garden was gone and so were the A-list stars.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
This game should be expected to be a sellout, considering the potential historic moment that could occur if Kershaw generates a few strikeouts.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The Wings announced on Thursday that the game is a sellout.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
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Noun
The United Center’s larger capacity provides a chance for the Sky to break that record without a full sellout.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The consecutive sellout streak of Madison Square Garden was gone and so were the A-list stars.
—Mark Morales, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
This game should be expected to be a sellout, considering the potential historic moment that could occur if Kershaw generates a few strikeouts.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The Wings announced on Thursday that the game is a sellout.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sell (out)
Verb
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The police betray each other, the gangsters betray each other and Nam-hyeok can’t even trust his own informant.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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His eyes were laser focused, his mouth betraying the physicality of the challenge.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
Noun
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This decision is a travesty, a betrayal of the many farmers and rural Americans who voted for Trump.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Cygnet Theatre presents Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical about love, betrayal and changing times in the early 1900s Oklahoma Territory.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The six-parter, to debut July 14, follows six groups of friends, and six historical cases of murder and treachery among them.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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But amid the bloodbaths and treacheries, Westeros still penciled in time for a little romance — some more compelling than others (Jon and Ygritte > Jon and Daenerys).—
Tyler Aquilina,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Given the current political climate globally, Heads of State offers a humorous and outlandish perspective on poignant themes like foreign relations, government security breaches, and treason.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
3 July 2025
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Denaturalization is rare but possible in cases of treason or crimes.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
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“Sell (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell%20%28out%29. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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