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)
Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025
For six innings in the City Series matchup Saturday night, the Cubs and White Sox matched zeros in front of a split sellout crowd of 38,432 at Rate Field.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
McMahon acknowledged a sellout crowd of 46,621 during the Bleacher Creatures’ first-inning roll call by twice tapping the Yankees insignia on his jersey.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
So, for many in the conservative Twitterverse, one-time heroes Bondi, Patel and Bongino are now sellouts and liars.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
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Noun
With nearly everyone in the sellout crowd of 10,824 rising to their feet, Collier scored on a scoop around Harrison and added the free-throw to complete a 3-point play for a 95-88 lead with 50.1 seconds left.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 31 July 2025
For six innings in the City Series matchup Saturday night, the Cubs and White Sox matched zeros in front of a split sellout crowd of 38,432 at Rate Field.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
McMahon acknowledged a sellout crowd of 46,621 during the Bleacher Creatures’ first-inning roll call by twice tapping the Yankees insignia on his jersey.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
So, for many in the conservative Twitterverse, one-time heroes Bondi, Patel and Bongino are now sellouts and liars.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sell (out)
Verb
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Shadows betray their trees, their heads bare, their necks a guide for the hungry.—
Nima Hasan
August 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, tensions arose when Juno betrayed David by leaking classified information to a terrorist network led by Hugo Maldonado.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
13 Aug. 2025
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Keating said this was nothing but a disgusting betrayal that the U.S. government would not take care of those people who took care of them.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
6 Aug. 2025
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As Morgan’s teenage daughter Clara (Grace) is falling in love for the first time with Miller (Thames), the duo must face tragedy and uncover new betrayals after Morgan’s husband (Scott Eastwood) dies in a car accident with her sister Jenny.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Thus far, this prosecution, and a corresponding case against the gang in Sacramento, have been rife with evidence of treachery and violence inside and outside of prison.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
31 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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Zambada’s capture has led to a treason investigation in Mexico, since under Mexican law, treason includes kidnapping someone and shipping them to another country.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tulsi Gabbard accused him of treason regarding Russian influence in previous presidential elections.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Sell (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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