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past tense of bolt
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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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bolted

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bolted
Adjective
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 Besides, setting it off while bolted to a fighter jet would have been messy, to say the least. New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolted
Verb
  • That figure jumped 26 percent over last year’s NLCS, which was the previous record in Japan.
    The Athletic MLB Staff, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Indians were publicly traded in the 1990s at major discounts to private values, and only jumped when they were taken private.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Gators raced out to a 13-7 lead against the Bulldogs after two quarters, but fans were not pacified by the product on the field.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Rudy and Amanda raced to Ocean Reef, where Rudy was told Katy was being transported.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Lady Annabel wore her privilege lightly, and in later years retreated to her home in Richmond, just outside London, enjoying her children, grandchildren and dogs away from the spotlight.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Following the release of his 1996 solo project Euphoria, Vincent retreated from public life.
    Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Noone exclaimed, with put-on familiarity.
    Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson exclaimed when asked about the catch and celebration.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At its heart, Stranger Things is an homage to the iconic Steven Spielberg movies and Stephen King novels that Matt and Ross Duffer devoured growing up.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Smith, the charity board member, stands in between the long blades of grass that have grown back where blazing fires devoured everything in its path just a year ago.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Coast Guard personnel told the driver to stop several times but the driver then allegedly put the truck in reverse and suddenly sped backward toward the Coast Guard security officials, DHS said on Friday.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Bill Pugliano | Getty Images Ford Motor sped past Wall Street’s expectations on both lines for the third quarter.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ashley fled the home before officers arrived in a black Cadillac, according to the affidavit.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Opposition candidate Edmundo González fled to Spain after receiving threats of arrest.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At the end of the tune, the proud dad shouted out a sweet message to his daughter and thanked everyone for their participation.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The young actress playing Grande’s mini-me in the second Wicked film is Scarlett Spears, whom the pop star shouted out in a sweet post on Instagram after the casting reveal.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Bolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolted. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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