as in to dump
to end a usually intimate relationship with
still trying to get over being jilted by his longtime girlfriend
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Recent Examples of jilt
While that’s still true today, Welch is not going to be jilted at the altar again.
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John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Fans’ opinion of Sherman and his gutter-level spending is reflected in home attendance that last year ranked 29th of 30, beating only the A’s team in the midst of jilting Oakland.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
Floating between these two groups is Belinda (Natasha Rothwell), the massage therapist last seen getting financially jilted by Tanya in Season 1.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
At the same time, players know what this stuff can mean to a star who feels jilted.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
Fans’ opinion of Sherman and his gutter-level spending is reflected in home attendance that last year ranked 29th of 30, beating only the A’s team in the midst of jilting Oakland.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2025
Floating between these two groups is Belinda (Natasha Rothwell), the massage therapist last seen getting financially jilted by Tanya in Season 1.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
At the same time, players know what this stuff can mean to a star who feels jilted.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jilt
Verb
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The sand, pre-washed and compacted upon arrival, was dumped into an 18-inch wooden frame, with elements such as hospitality added to help remove debris from the air.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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And one recent event included a surprise appearance from two contestants who were recently dumped from the island.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Cut lemons tend to lose their moisture quickly, especially if left exposed to air in the fridge.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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The serum leaves your scalp nourished and your hair frizz-free and shiny after each use.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Saks then lined up $350 million in new financing in May only to ditch that in favor of $600 million in financing last month from a group of bondholders jockeying for a better position in the capital structure.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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So do yourself a favor and ditch the heavy layers this summer.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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“Jilt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jilt. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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