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Recent Examples of unscrew
Then disconnect the battery brackets, unplug the display connector, and unscrew the four screws that hold the glass to the housing.
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 20 Aug. 2025
To clean it, just unscrew the parts and stick them on the top rack of the dishwasher (in fact, all parts of the Beast blender besides the motor base are top rack dishwasher-safe, including the blade).
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
The side panels then remove by unscrewing the security screws, snapping them away from the back panel, and lifting their front tabs out of corresponding hooks at the back edge of the front panel.
—PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
Consider buying bottles with pumps so guests don't have to worry about unscrewing lids and pouring the syrups in their drinks.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
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Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 20 Aug. 2025
To clean it, just unscrew the parts and stick them on the top rack of the dishwasher (in fact, all parts of the Beast blender besides the motor base are top rack dishwasher-safe, including the blade).
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2025
The side panels then remove by unscrewing the security screws, snapping them away from the back panel, and lifting their front tabs out of corresponding hooks at the back edge of the front panel.
—PC Magazine, 31 July 2025
Consider buying bottles with pumps so guests don't have to worry about unscrewing lids and pouring the syrups in their drinks.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscrew
Verb
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No matter what Robert does, he’s totally screwed.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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This is an innocent guy who’s getting completely screwed, to use some legal vernacular, in terms of his career.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What to expect Foo Bar will have a full-service bar featuring a rotating selection of local beers, plus and assortment of wines and cocktails, according to its website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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For a gastronomic gem, Riverhorse on Main features a rotating menu that often showcases fresh fish dishes and inventive takes on wild game, accompanied by live music.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Unscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscrew. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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