ratted

past tense of rat

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratted
Verb
  • When Grant became president in 1869 and tried to crack down on the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups, ex-Confederates demonized him as a radical extremist who had betrayed his promises to Lee.
    Made by History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The series details how betrayed the students felt to be spied on by an institution they were supposed to trust, and the impact on their mental health and development.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Every year, humans are exposed to tens of thousands of microplastics via food, beverages, packaging, coatings, and manufacturing.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Recent performances and injuries have exposed Spurs’ shortcomings in squad depth and quality.
    Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Our customers seek to be informed, guided and cared for.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • By staying informed and adaptable, banks can responsibly explore stablecoin applications, positioning themselves for longer-term relevance and success in an increasingly digital financial world.
    Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Staff from New Hampshire Public Radio talked to everyone, from roadtrippers to small business owners, state park workers, and local university students.
    Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As part of his teaching, the court heard that Westwood talked to one teenager, who was raped, about a masturbation scene from Bridgerton.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But as McAfee has just warned, that AI revolution works both ways.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Social media can further add to the stress warned experts.
    Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Their findings revealed that persistent visual cues of disorganization deplete our cognitive resources and impair our ability to concentrate.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Known for documenting her experiences on over 60 cruises, her journey aboard Global Mercy showcased a stark contrast to her usual floating escapes—and revealed how cruise ship design and operations underpin this vital humanitarian effort.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Sources told Fox 8 that bomb-making materials were found at the rental property.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • In fact, three experts told Newsweek that 2025 will look much the same as 2024 in terms of COVID-19 risk.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Fans of the Land of Oz attraction in the North Carolina mountains were distraught over its sudden, announced closing on Friday.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The Canadiens had just given up a short-handed goal allowing the Rangers to tie the game, a goal that had just finished being announced when Gallagher buried that shot from the slot.
    Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Ratted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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