avenge

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

South Carolina is trying to avenge last season’s championship loss to UConn and secure its fourth national championship in program history and the third in five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

It is also a chance for the Broncos to avenge last year's devastating 31-7 playoff loss in Buffalo.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

But the Rams had to overcome numerous missed opportunities to avenge their Nov. 30 loss here, a 31-28 defeat that ended the Rams’ six-game winning streak and knocked them out of the No. 1 seed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

At the age of 22, she wrote in her diary: "I will write to avenge my people," a sentence that has been her guiding light.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Rasseem’s jab at his donkey had set him on a mission to avenge his pet’s reputation.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri