as in untied
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of 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
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
-
Grandaddy, unbeaten and untied and still heavyweight champion of the college football world.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
-
The images featured Williams striking several poses while standing in knee-deep waters, wearing a yellow, one-piece swimsuit with a cutout in the center and an untied bowtie.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Many still leave their cars and homes unlocked.—
Dana Khraiche,
Fortune,
28 Feb. 2026
-
When paramedics arrived, Mia put her German Shepherd in its cage, unlocked the door to let them in, and cared for her dad.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
Wear it over jeans or a coat for a waist-defining moment; knotted over your shoulder as a capelet, or loose for undone elegance.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2026
-
In contrast to her undone hairstyle, Chopra looked ready for a day at the office in a polished white jumpsuit featuring a crisp dress shirt bodice, eyelet cutouts running down the front, and wide-legged trousers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Skinny Pedro unfastened his seat belt and turned his seat around to face me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
-
Kelce unfastened the clasp on another necklace and then a third, before Chris Jones, his teammate for a decade, walked over and approached him.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
It’s called ‘the challenge of the disengaged mind’.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Over time, this adaptation can create internal friction — people appear productive while feeling increasingly disengaged or depleted.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unbolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbolted. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
