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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
the cat bolted for the food dish the minute he spied it
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as in to fly
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the rabbit bolted when it saw the fox approaching
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as in to inhale
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 bolt
One of the most loved is Mgarr ix-Xini Valley, whose easy access and varied topography offer bolted and trad routes of all grades.
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AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
If Aaron Boone is fired, Mattingly could bolt the Yankees' division rival and finally return to the Bronx as a manager.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The top three receivers all transferred to new schools as Eric Rivers and Dean Patterson went to Georgia Tech and Nazeviah Burris bolted for Arkansas State.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
As reports from the Ukraine war show, taking a drone and bolting a Claymore mine to it isn't new.
—New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025
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AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
If Aaron Boone is fired, Mattingly could bolt the Yankees' division rival and finally return to the Bronx as a manager.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
The top three receivers all transferred to new schools as Eric Rivers and Dean Patterson went to Georgia Tech and Nazeviah Burris bolted for Arkansas State.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
As reports from the Ukraine war show, taking a drone and bolting a Claymore mine to it isn't new.
—New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolt
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The typical price of a single-family home in the United States is about $368,000, jumping roughly 13% over the past 5 years and 38% over the last decade, the ABC News data team found.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Oracle said that revenue this fiscal year in that business will jump 77% to $18 billion from $10 billion in the last year.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Thousands of residents were evacuated as the flames raced up the Santa Ana Mountains, cresting and driving straight toward the Lake Elsinore area, burning cabins in the Cleveland National Forest’s Holy Jim Canyon and then homes in the El Cariso Village neighborhood.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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With California poised to become the first state to formally regulate microplastics in consumer products, many brands and retailers are racing to evaluate their value chains in anticipation of significant operational shifts.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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Compost for Life uses black soldier fly larvae to break down organic material.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Neutrogena Clean Face Oil-free Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Recor prefers this oil-free SPF for his face while flying.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel exclaimed as the audience applauded.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Florida sophomore Dylan Neves, 19, exclaimed from a line outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday night.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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When dust is inhaled, the particles can collect in your lungs and lead to respiratory issues.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Under Robinson’s leadership, a team of his firm’s attorneys fought and won an 18-year court battle on behalf of the state’s victims of brown lung, a disease that strikes textile workers who inhale particles from raw cotton.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Anduril highlights that the architecture also speeds software updates.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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The worst issue is that The Portal, with changes meant to speed up progression, allegedly, launched giving everyone less powerful drops, making the new power climb ridiculous.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Police reported the suspect got into an awaiting black SUV driven by a second suspect, and the pair fled the scene.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Routh allegedly fled after the agent fired at him, and was later arrested after being stopped on a nearby interstate.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Moments after grabbing Seattle midfielder Obed Vargas around the neck, footage shows Suárez shouting and then spitting in the direction of a Sounders staff member.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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There is a write-in ballot option to shout out your top pick of sandwich maker.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Bolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolt. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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