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as in raced
to proceed or move quickly
the cat bolted for the food dish the minute he spied it
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as in retreated
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the rabbit bolted when it saw the fox approaching
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as in exclaimed
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling
bolted out the cuss word without thinking
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as in devoured
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 bolted
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Oregon and Washington soon bolted, also for the Big Ten, and eventually Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah joined the Big 12, and Cal and Stanford joined the ACC.
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Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Is the brand’s presence earned by the story or bolted onto it?
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Jordan P. Kelley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Much of the structure is supported by a series of massive poles that extend from the ground to the roofline, with long beams bolted to the posts to carry the weight of decks and living spaces.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Ironworkers bolted the last girder into place on the Sears Tower (now known as the Willis Tower) on May 3, 1973.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Wilson scrambled back to his feet after diving headfirst into second, then bolted for third base.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
May’s decision to scoot comes a week after the athletic director up the road bolted after barely a year on the job.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Romanch Mahajan, who was visiting New York City from India with his family, suffered fatal injuries when the horse became spooked and bolted off.
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Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Adjective
Unlike standard wheels, which rely solely on air pressure to push the tire against the rim, beadlocks use a bolted outer ring to physically sandwich the tire in place.
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New Atlas,
2 June 2026
Verb
Against Seattle, the Storm bolted to a 21-13 lead after one quarter and held firm from there.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Oregon and Washington soon bolted, also for the Big Ten, and eventually Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah joined the Big 12, and Cal and Stanford joined the ACC.
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Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Is the brand’s presence earned by the story or bolted onto it?
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Jordan P. Kelley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Much of the structure is supported by a series of massive poles that extend from the ground to the roofline, with long beams bolted to the posts to carry the weight of decks and living spaces.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Ironworkers bolted the last girder into place on the Sears Tower (now known as the Willis Tower) on May 3, 1973.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Wilson scrambled back to his feet after diving headfirst into second, then bolted for third base.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
May’s decision to scoot comes a week after the athletic director up the road bolted after barely a year on the job.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Romanch Mahajan, who was visiting New York City from India with his family, suffered fatal injuries when the horse became spooked and bolted off.
—
Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolted
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Oil tankers and cargo vessels remain anchored off Oman on Sunday.
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The Golden Knights play a center-release system, where their defensemen don’t travel above the tops of circles, and both defensemen stay anchored close to their net, and their center does most of the work.
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The number of New Yorkers diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease on the Upper East Side has jumped to 10, officials said Saturday.
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Adams, a 6-foot-7, 225-pound, 24-year-old native of Austin, Texas, jumped high to block an Arthur Kaluma layup while playing 1 minute, 47 seconds for Golden State in the Warriors’ 104-72 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Immigrants crowded waiting rooms and spilled into hallways as clerks raced to process around 100 people scheduled for an administrative hearing that morning.
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The Kansas City Royals raced out to a quick lead against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium.
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Padres left fielder Jase Bowen retreated to the ivy and made a leaping catch.
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Armand gives a recap of the events leading up to and following the Trial of season two, saying that Lestat retreated to Magnus’s tower for the latter half of the 20th century, and never reached out to Louis to expose the truth about Armand orchestrating Claudia’s murder.
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Lee, 31, exclaimed, and the pair, mere moments after meeting, snapped a selfie as Gonzalez, 28, presented his Korean bulgogi beef quesadilla to the camera with a grin.
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Navarro exclaimed, just before the show cut away to an ad.
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On Tuesday, El Tri played with an intensity that devoured Ecuador from the onset and increased the belief among Mexicans that this team could make history.
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In the spring, arugula is often devoured by flea beetles, so plant it in the fall to avoid the pest.
Adjective
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Unofficial results for two special elections held Tuesday show the Minnesota House will remain tied heading into the 2026 legislative session.
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District Attorney Nathan Hochman said 33 vehicles safely drove past the area before Bickham sped down the freeway.
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett sped things up with their Giving Pledge, asking billionaire signers to give away their money during their lifetimes.
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“Bolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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