bolts

present tense third-person singular of bolt
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as in jumps
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise) I bolted as I read the winning lottery numbers

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as in inhales
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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“Bolts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolts. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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