revolt (against)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolt (against)
Verb
  • The mixed fragments pass over rotating screens that remove cardboard and paper, allowing heavier materials, including plastics, metals and glass, to continue along the sorting line.
    Alex Jordan, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025
  • The bombers executed a low pass over Osan Air Base before leaving the South Korean airspace.
    Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 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
  • Yes, large chunks of the fan base have tuned out and are feeling apathetic about this disappointing season.
    Harman Dayal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • However, Catherine was unimpressed by him going overboard — and ignoring the importance of bedside manner — in the clinic.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 18 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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