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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
David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
The Chiefs since bolted for a sweetheart deal in Kansas.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
That night he was spotted resting under a tree — and bolted again before anyone could reach him.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
After the Twins bolted to a 4-0 lead against Orioles newcomer Shane Baz, Baltimore bounced back to win the deciding matchup of the season-opening, three-game series.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The last time a technology promised to remake business—when the internet emerged in the 1990s—most companies bolted it on and hoped for the best.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
When Florida Gulf Coast coach Andy Enfield bolted to Southern Cal, Cantens joined the Trojans as their director of scouting and video operations.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Other people bolted Westwood, but Mara determined to stick it out.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
My tormentor bolted, leaving me behind—bloody, battered, and confused.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
Andrew Higgins, an aerospace engineer at McGill University, worries that the LEGO-like way that SR-1 Freedom has been planned—with lots of parts from different, unrelated projects just waiting to be bolted together—vastly understates the challenge ahead.
—David W. Brown, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
The Chiefs since bolted for a sweetheart deal in Kansas.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
That night he was spotted resting under a tree — and bolted again before anyone could reach him.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
After the Twins bolted to a 4-0 lead against Orioles newcomer Shane Baz, Baltimore bounced back to win the deciding matchup of the season-opening, three-game series.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The last time a technology promised to remake business—when the internet emerged in the 1990s—most companies bolted it on and hoped for the best.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
When Florida Gulf Coast coach Andy Enfield bolted to Southern Cal, Cantens joined the Trojans as their director of scouting and video operations.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
Other people bolted Westwood, but Mara determined to stick it out.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
My tormentor bolted, leaving me behind—bloody, battered, and confused.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolted
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Ask for an oceanview table that peers out onto your anchored ship.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Economists say the challenge is compounded by longer-term inflation expectations, which have so far remained anchored.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But at the start of this year, Brvenik’s monthly premium jumped to nearly $142 after the credits expired.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Brent crude, the international benchmark, has jumped more than 50% since the start of March, surpassing the previous record of 46% during Saddam Hussein's 1990 invasion of Kuwait.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
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Alabama raced out to a 24-point halftime lead en route to a 90-65 win over Texas Tech in the second round.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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China's cyberspace regulator has raced to regulate the rapidly growing field in recent years, but struggled to stay ahead of a technology that is advancing faster than the rules designed to govern it.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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But as senators retreated to privately discuss the new plan, action stalled out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have retreated, but there are no signs of a broader relief rally this morning.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Trump exclaimed on Truth Social after his initial call for help was rebuffed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The next student exclaimed a love of football.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Astronomers have used the XRISM (X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) X-ray spacecraft to discover that a star is being slowly devoured by an elusive stellar companion, solving a mystery that has baffled scientists for over a century.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940, in Ryan, Oklahoma, Norris devoured the movies of John Wayne growing up.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sharma sped to 50 off 23 balls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The Jeep driver slammed on the breaks and reversed, crashing into the front of Acosta’s patrol car and sped off, leaving the gate pieces on the road.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Bolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolted. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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