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verb

past tense of unbolt

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Recent Examples of unbolted
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
Verb
  • This unlocked a velocity of innovation that could not have been achieved had those same discoveries been kept in closed labs.
    Liam Collins, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Their cross-functional engagement not only resolved the crisis but also unlocked new insights and growth opportunities.
    Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Forgive Yourself: If things don’t go as planned—like a task left undone or a holiday mishap—remind yourself that perfection isn’t the goal.
    Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Jamie had quite an episode of coming undone — Sarah’s death was the icing on the cake.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • When this happens, employers are concerned that candidates with extensive qualifications may quickly become disengaged and restless, feeling constrained by limited responsibilities, and may actively pursue more challenging opportunities or negotiate for higher compensation.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The two politicians have been making last-ditch efforts to appeal to disengaged voters by holding large, attention-grabbing events like the controversial rally Trump held on Sunday evening rally at Madison Square Garden and Harris’ speech on Tuesday night at the Ellipse.
    Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024

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“Unbolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbolted. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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