truanted

Definition of truantednext
past tense of truant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for truanted
Verb
  • Although the regionalization had led to a deceleration in the growth of shipping costs throughout 2024 as the Everything Store aggressively embarked on its cost-cutting crusade, these expenses kicked back up into high gear throughout the 2025 fiscal year.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Even if Senate Republicans conceded to breaking up the funding package, the bills would be kicked back to the House of Representatives, which is on a weeklong recess.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • In February 2023, Stellantis idled the assembly plant near Rockford and laid off its last 1,200 workers after halting production of the Cherokee amid dwindling sales.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Staff members watched from the doorway while two white school security SUVs idled nearby.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Truanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/truanted. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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