1
as in to split (on)
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
how much—or how little—did the fuzz have to pay you to rat on us?
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2
as in to desert
to leave (a cause or party) often in order to take up another
many party operatives ratted on the senator's candidacy once her poll numbers started to slip
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The outpost was officially named Fort Lauderdale that year, and although it was deserted a few years later, the name continued to appear on maps as Fort Lauderdale.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025 -
Luck deserted the Reds as Radu Dragusin cleared Alexander-Arnold’s effort off the line before Lucas Bergvall scored the winner — after being fortunate to escape a second yellow card.—
Oli Gamp,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Backstreet Boys talk Las Vegas Sphere residency Support the Short List andbecome a USA TODAY digital subscriber today.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Hood wants the exhibitions and related artist talks to change the way people see themselves and others, and treat one another.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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Jordan is home to more than 2 million Palestinians and, along with other Arab states, has flatly rejected Mr. Trump's plan to relocate civilians from Gaza.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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While some Gazans have rejected emigration, others see it as their only hope.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The nine-episode series is informed not just by Williamson’s experiences but that of his fellow writers, including Bland and the show’s editor, Larissa James.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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In recent days, several current and former CFPB staff members informed NPR's Laurel Wamsley of a few major concerns.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
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That effort now appears to have come to an abrupt end as USAID contractors around the world prepare to abandon critical projects and lay off staff.—
Jake Bittle,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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This idea must be fought, stopped, and abandoned completely!—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Musk is leading Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency cost-cutting efforts, using a team of computer whizzes to access government agencies and payment systems to look for programs and people to cut off the payroll.—
Rachel Schilke,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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Various reports say that, in response, the Emilia Pérez campaign has essentially cut off their rogue star.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Rat (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rat%20%28on%29. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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