revolt (against)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolt (against)
Verb
  • Aaron Rodgers slipped down to the 25th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft and was passed over by the 49ers for Alex Smith.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • On Thursday, he was shut out of the first round completely, passed over by all 32 teams.
    Zak Keefer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • There, Black poets of all stripes could tune out the world and instead fine-tune their craft.
    Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Attention spans are shrinking, and with the temptation to tune out and mindlessly absorb content online, users scroll away the second something feels irrelevant.
    Stefan Pollack, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • For employers across all sectors, the consequences of ignoring employee financial wellness are significant.
    Kevin Cohee, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • While runway trends are enviable, the allure of testing the internet’s latest obsession or buzzy look is difficult to ignore.
    Jennifer Ford, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Revolt (against).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolt%20%28against%29. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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