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as in jumping
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
I bolted as I read the winning lottery numbers
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as in racing
to proceed or move quickly
the cat bolted for the food dish the minute he spied it
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3
as in retreating
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the rabbit bolted when it saw the fox approaching
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as in exclaiming
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling
bolted out the cuss word without thinking
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as in inhaling
to swallow or eat greedily
the way you bolted those hot dogs, it's no wonder you're feeling a little queasy
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Recent Examples of bolting
Tanya Edwards,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Redesign the workflow around the agent rather than bolting the agent onto the existing process.
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Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In that short time, shares have risen around 40%, bolting the company's valuation above that of Amazon's.
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Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
The goal is to move beyond simply bolting electric motors onto a conventional airframe powered by traditional engines.
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David Szondy
june 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
The series has developed a reputation for keeping children glued to the screen, as seen in videos that have gone viral on social media of babies bolting to the television upon hearing the marimba theme song.
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Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
At the same time, the number of new hires and layoffs both tumbled after bolting higher in March; and voluntary quits fell to their lowest level in nearly six years, an indication of workers’ slipping confidence in the labor market.
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Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
So, a bit of shade can prevent bolting and keep the soil cooler, extending their harvest and yielding tender, flavorful roots.
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Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
You guys will normally read like 300-500 words before bolting.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
This can include not coming when called, digging under or going over a fence, or simply bolting.
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Tanya Edwards,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Redesign the workflow around the agent rather than bolting the agent onto the existing process.
—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
In that short time, shares have risen around 40%, bolting the company's valuation above that of Amazon's.
—
Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
The goal is to move beyond simply bolting electric motors onto a conventional airframe powered by traditional engines.
—
David Szondy
june 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
The series has developed a reputation for keeping children glued to the screen, as seen in videos that have gone viral on social media of babies bolting to the television upon hearing the marimba theme song.
—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
At the same time, the number of new hires and layoffs both tumbled after bolting higher in March; and voluntary quits fell to their lowest level in nearly six years, an indication of workers’ slipping confidence in the labor market.
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Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
So, a bit of shade can prevent bolting and keep the soil cooler, extending their harvest and yielding tender, flavorful roots.
—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
You guys will normally read like 300-500 words before bolting.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolting
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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Improvements in blood tests, meanwhile, dovetail with rapid developments in treatments for various cancers, making the disease ever more survivable or even curable.
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Metro Detroit drivers might notice gas station prices jumping 10 to 20 cents a gallon around July 1.
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But jumping back in too quickly or pushing yourself too hard are some of the fastest ways to get injured.
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In case the winning bidder does not continue racing, the track will have to lay off its workforce.
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But on Naval Base Coronado in San Diego this weekend, NASCAR’s arrival wasn’t simply another destination event or another experiment in taking racing somewhere unusual.
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That may help to explain why premium spirits brands are not retreating in the face of no-and-low.
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But retreating indoors can come at a cost.
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Lyra donned her purple-and-pink mask, exclaiming at the colorful angelfish darting between her legs.
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On a street by the harbor, crowds of people were squinting into the distance, exclaiming every time the whale exhaled.
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Typically, hantavirus spreads by inhaling particles contaminated with the urine, feces or saliva of wild rodents.
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Take 30 to 40 deep cyclical breaths, inhaling fully into the belly and chest, exhaling without force.
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The difference between Denver’s running game with Dobbins (Weeks 1 to 10) and without him (Week 11 through the end of the season) has been well documented.
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For a sportier look, others have thicker soles and secure straps—like your favorite running shoes, but chicer.
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Set over the course of eight years (including the lockdown period during COVID), Herry’s film unfolds fluidly, neither hurrying scenes up unnecessarily, nor lingering too long on any incident.
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No point hurrying toward a resolution that was always receding.
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“Bolting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolting. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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