as in to betray
to be unfaithful or disloyal to
the band sold out its faithful followers, abandoning its edgy style for a more commercial sound
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as in betrayal
the act or fact of violating the trust or confidence of another
the sellout makes it much harder for me to trust you ever again
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Recent Examples of sell (out)
Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
The sellout crowd — the first on Monday night in Denver since 2018 — didn’t know whether to roar or exhale.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
Few in the sellout crowd left their seats until well after the celebration — largely because the win was not certain to happen coming into a game that offered one of the league’s most intriguing playoff matchups in years.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
The rhythmic chant echoed through Ball Arena, emanating from a small but spirited contingent of Knicks fans in the sellout crowd.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Severe lightning, torrential rain and 70-mph winds sent the frenzied sellout crowd of 90,000 at Memorial Stadium scampering for cover.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
The sellout crowd — the first on Monday night in Denver since 2018 — didn’t know whether to roar or exhale.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
Few in the sellout crowd left their seats until well after the celebration — largely because the win was not certain to happen coming into a game that offered one of the league’s most intriguing playoff matchups in years.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
The rhythmic chant echoed through Ball Arena, emanating from a small but spirited contingent of Knicks fans in the sellout crowd.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Because the sailboats were slower than motorboats, often alone and barely armed, the Nazis didn’t view them as worthy targets, especially since any attack would betray their location.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sure, their penalty killing and goaltending are what ultimately betrayed them in this game, and the penalty kill, so good most of the season, is suddenly becoming a big problem.Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Current employees may experience the change as betrayal, leading to serious motivation, productivity and retention issues.Nancy Doyle, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2025
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Welcome back for another season full of [Alan Cumming voice] deception, backstabbing and treachery!Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Yet Milady and her treachery have for nearly 200 years always stood out.Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
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South Korean presidents do not enjoy immunity from insurrection or treason charges.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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He is also being investigated by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) for treason.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Sell (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sell%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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