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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
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
In Van Horn, ninety miles southwest of Pecos, the shelter consisted of four outdoor cages bolted to a concrete pad.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Suddenly the big buck came crashing up from the forest floor and bolted toward the right.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
Smith-Schuster got up and bolted after Branch, who was being restrained by Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Healthcare does not need another scribe bolted onto a generic model.
—Andreas Cleve, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
At the time of their release, the cougars both bolted to freedom after rescuers opened the crates’ doors, photos from the nonprofit show.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But right as the words left Trotter’s mouth, the man bolted down a dirt road.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The shooter bolted, dropping the gun, the bag and the phone.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
San Juan Hills bolted to a 6-0 lead in the third set and, with Hodges scoring on kills and blocks, went on to its 25-11 win to go ahead in sets 2-1.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
In Van Horn, ninety miles southwest of Pecos, the shelter consisted of four outdoor cages bolted to a concrete pad.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Suddenly the big buck came crashing up from the forest floor and bolted toward the right.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
Smith-Schuster got up and bolted after Branch, who was being restrained by Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Healthcare does not need another scribe bolted onto a generic model.
—Andreas Cleve, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
At the time of their release, the cougars both bolted to freedom after rescuers opened the crates’ doors, photos from the nonprofit show.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But right as the words left Trotter’s mouth, the man bolted down a dirt road.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The shooter bolted, dropping the gun, the bag and the phone.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolted
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Its recovery has been splintered, given the varying subsectors of retail, from large indoor malls to big-box centers to grocery-anchored, open-air strip centers.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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The thinking being the inflation will not prove persistent as inflation expectations remain anchored.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Total revenue, which jumped 10% year-on-year in the third quarter on a constant currency basis, is expected to rise by a high single-digit percentage this year, while core earnings per share are forecast to jump by a low double-digit percentage.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The model then jumped onto a blue motorcycle, revved the engine and filled the room with smoke as a pole dancer covered in complete silver body paint began to spin in front of a guest list including photographer Myles Loftin, Head of State designer Taofeek Abijako, and Chxrry.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Schyler Dethorne raced 68-yards for a TD and Belton tallied scoring runs of six and 52-yards, as Alvarado held a 28-3 lead after the opening quarter.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Much of CoreWeave’s utility has come from offering readily available compute as those companies raced to scale up their own operations.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Unsurprisngly, Meg White, who retreated from public life and hasn’t been heard from for over a decade, was a no-show.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
9 Nov. 2025
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People retreated in fear that more would come.—
Kim Lane Scheppele,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Clarkson exclaimed in another video.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Noone exclaimed, with put-on familiarity.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But in the theatrical cut, Riley briefly survives the drop before being devoured by Tarion’s paw soldiers, the Hellhounds.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
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Angelo’s is the lunch stop and Strowman devoured ribs, brisket and more smoked meats, restaurant owner Jason George told the Star-Telegram.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Garcia again rammed officers’ cars and sped off before fleeing on foot and barricading himself inside his apartment, ICE said.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Crystals that cleanse All three minerals sped up the breakdown under typical environmental conditions, but the rate depended heavily on crystal structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Kneeland fled on foot, police reported.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Knapton is said to have then fired five more shots as the burglary suspects fled, then went back into his home, reloaded, and went back outside again.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Bolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolted. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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