Examples of unscrew in a Sentence
I unscrewed the jar lid.
You'll need to unscrew the cover before you remove it.
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Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
For some reason, the idea of bone-on-bone, unscrewing the top of my skull was an intrusive thought that disturbed me for days.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
Some players like Schmidt, who won the raffle twice while in Florida, have even unscrewed the cork on one of their winnings.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Simply unscrew the base and fill with water, then heap the coffee into the filter basket and screw on the top.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
For some reason, the idea of bone-on-bone, unscrewing the top of my skull was an intrusive thought that disturbed me for days.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
Some players like Schmidt, who won the raffle twice while in Florida, have even unscrewed the cork on one of their winnings.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Simply unscrew the base and fill with water, then heap the coffee into the filter basket and screw on the top.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Unscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscrew. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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unscrew
verb
un·screw
ˌən-ˈskrü 
ˈən-
1
: to remove the screws from
2
: to loosen or withdraw by turning
unscrew a lightbulb
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