truanted

Definition of truantednext
past tense of truant

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Verb
  • Even if Senate Republicans conceded to breaking up the funding package, the bills would be kicked back to the House of Representatives, which is on a weeklong recess.
    Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Gatlin paid an Atlanta audiovisual contractor $2 million, who then kicked back $1 million to her, according to court records.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Adding to the complexity of the situation, a new California law, SB 237, now requires oil facilities idled for five years or more on January 1 to obtain a permit from the California Coastal Commission before restarting operations.
    Molly McCrea, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Some unmarked government vehicles idled; others drove around.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Truanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truanted. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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