unscrew

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for unscrew
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Verb
  • The Broncos got screwed on an interference call that placed the ball on the 1-yard line.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Gabriel has royally screwed the pooch.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Patriots have Williams, Christian Barmore, Khyiris Tonga, Joshua Farmer and Cory Durden to rotate in the middle of the defense.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Slice the dough as directed, rotating the roll frequently to avoid creating a flat side.
    Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025

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“Unscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscrew. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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