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Recent Examples of unbolted
John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026
In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
In a press event Thursday evening, Tesla's somewhat oddly attired Elon Musk showed how the the company's Tesla S luxury sedan could be recharged in just 90 seconds, hovering over a robotic setup in which the battery would be automatically located, unbolted, removed, and replaced.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2023
First, the complaint alleges, one officer, Geramy Brown, moved Simon’s cellmate into an exercise cage outside and left the door to Simon’s cell unbolted.
—Jennifer Peebles, ajc, 2 Mar. 2023
The doors of home and church were unbolted and heavily trafficked, the church as likely to host Passover Seders as N.A.A.C.P. meetings.
—Danielle Ofri, The New Yorker, 12 June 2021
Once everything's unplugged and unbolted, the safest way to remove the door is to hold on tight.
—Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 2 Mar. 2021
Adjective
The car's entire battery pack, which weighs about 1,100 pounds, or about as much as a grand piano, is unbolted and whisked away, underground.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026
In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
In a press event Thursday evening, Tesla's somewhat oddly attired Elon Musk showed how the the company's Tesla S luxury sedan could be recharged in just 90 seconds, hovering over a robotic setup in which the battery would be automatically located, unbolted, removed, and replaced.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2023
First, the complaint alleges, one officer, Geramy Brown, moved Simon’s cellmate into an exercise cage outside and left the door to Simon’s cell unbolted.
—Jennifer Peebles, ajc, 2 Mar. 2023
The doors of home and church were unbolted and heavily trafficked, the church as likely to host Passover Seders as N.A.A.C.P. meetings.
—Danielle Ofri, The New Yorker, 12 June 2021
Once everything's unplugged and unbolted, the safest way to remove the door is to hold on tight.
—Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 2 Mar. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbolted
Adjective
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While Salomon sneakers are, in part, known for their shoelaces that never come untied, this pair doesn’t have any at all.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Grandaddy, unbeaten and untied and still heavyweight champion of the college football world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As daylight fades, the true magic of a pristine entryway is unlocked through professional architectural lighting.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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For College Football 27, MVP+ bundles seven-day early access on July 2, a monthly Ultimate Team pack for a year, every mascot unlocked, 150 Dynasty Coach Points, an exclusive Dynasty Skill Tree and 500 Road to Glory Skill Points.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Thin ties dropped from the neckline of the bohemian-leaning silhouette, giving the dress a slightly undone finish against the high-shine black heels.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 June 2026
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All of these cuts favor a natural, undone finish.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
Verb
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After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Skinny Pedro unfastened his seat belt and turned his seat around to face me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Outside of his frequent and public feuds with athletes, Smith can come across as disengaged on ESPN's airwaves.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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If managers are burned out and disengaged, everything downstream suffers.—
Christine Muldoon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Unbolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbolted. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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