as in shocked
filled with disgust
we were revolted when we learned about the prevalence of child labor in the Third World
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as in disgusted
to cause to feel disgust
the jury appeared to be revolted by the grisly details of the murder
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as in rebelled
to rise up against established authority
the students practically revolted when the school cancelled the championship football game
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Recent Examples of revolted
Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
An end to the partial government shutdown looked to be on the horizon early Friday, March 27, until Republican leaders in the House of Representatives revolted that afternoon, coming out against a deal to end the six-week-long funding crisis at the Department of Homeland Security.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The plan ran aground when athletes were apparently awarded identical medals in the same event—the Special Olympics is not, strictly speaking, about winners and losers—and bettors revolted after their payouts were delayed.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the most devoted fan bases in professional sports would have revolted.
—Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2026
But fans revolted when this reboot hinged on a Piggy/Kermit break-up.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
But university associations and states revolted, arguing the move violated Congress’ directions and the NIH’s own policies.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Progressive Democrats revolted over the prospect of blessing any additional funding for immigration enforcement agencies, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while conservative Republicans demanded unrelated policy concessions or rejected the bill outright as fiscally irresponsible.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The fans had never revolted loudly.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The stench of corruption might become so overwhelming that a revolted electorate rejects the entire enterprise.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Verb
In 2004 when Yankee Stadium briefly replaced Cracker Jack with Crunch ‘n Munch, another caramel corn treat with peanuts, fans revolted and the team brought back Cracker Jack.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
An end to the partial government shutdown looked to be on the horizon early Friday, March 27, until Republican leaders in the House of Representatives revolted that afternoon, coming out against a deal to end the six-week-long funding crisis at the Department of Homeland Security.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The plan ran aground when athletes were apparently awarded identical medals in the same event—the Special Olympics is not, strictly speaking, about winners and losers—and bettors revolted after their payouts were delayed.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
One of the most devoted fan bases in professional sports would have revolted.
—Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Feb. 2026
But fans revolted when this reboot hinged on a Piggy/Kermit break-up.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
But university associations and states revolted, arguing the move violated Congress’ directions and the NIH’s own policies.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Progressive Democrats revolted over the prospect of blessing any additional funding for immigration enforcement agencies, particularly Immigration and Customs Enforcement, while conservative Republicans demanded unrelated policy concessions or rejected the bill outright as fiscally irresponsible.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
The fans had never revolted loudly.
—Michael Walker, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for revolted
Adjective
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Cain seems genuinely shocked by this.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lexi, who appears to be an assistant, is shocked.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Since then, the podcast has become a rallying point for hundreds of thousands of Potter fans disgusted by the author’s actions but still seeking fellowship and comfort in a series that means the world to them.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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These killings—and dozens of other attempts and near misses in many countries—have disgusted decent people and embarrassed even many who hold otherwise anti-Jewish views.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Kurds were marginalized and repressed and sometimes rebelled.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Laughing Storm rebelled against the crown, but the short rebellion came to an end after Dunk and Lyonel engaged in single combat with Dunk emerging victorious.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a result, many began calling in sick or quitting entirely.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nick is hired by a mafia don to confirm and then steal a priceless manuscript said to be Dante’s original Divine Comedy in his own hand, dragging Nick into an underworld he’s both repulsed by and complicit in.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Police said the two male juveniles became angered when the other three would not take them to buy marijuana.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Soon, the faces of the angered New York City citizens around her soften.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Police in Broomfield, Colorado, opened an investigation after multiple hot dogs laced with methamphetamine were found in a family’s yard and sickened at least two dogs, according to a press release.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Gardners were on a family vacation when Miller Gardner died and Brett Gardner and others were sickened.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Back in Brooklyn after college at Emerson, she was appalled by the march toward war that followed 9/11.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Minerliz’ family was relieved — and appalled.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Revolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolted. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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