UNBOLTS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

unbolts

verb

present tense third-person singular of unbolt

as in unlocks

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Subverting the unassuming realism of the city with the twisted unreality of this level design not only heightens the uncanny factor but also unlocks more design creativity.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Sadiq, with his versatility, is the key that unlocks those groupings.

— Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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