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unscrew

verb

Definition of unscrewnext
as in to screw

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Recent Examples of unscrew The battery compartment has a latch that folds up to unscrew it when the battery needs changing but otherwise keeps it flat and out of the way during observation. — Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026 Dishwashers To clean under your dishwasher, unscrew the kickplate at the bottom of the appliance under the door, says Jessica Petrino, an educator and appliance expert at AJ Madison. — Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026 For some reason, the idea of bone-on-bone, unscrewing the top of my skull was an intrusive thought that disturbed me for days. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025 Simply unscrew the base and fill with water, then heap the coffee into the filter basket and screw on the top. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unscrew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscrew
  1. screw
  2. rotate
Verb
  • Julian is played with winning charm by Daniel Ings in a role that stretches him from his usual parts, like the buffoonish screw-up brother in the series The Gentlemen.
    — Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2026
  • The New World screwworm lays eggs on warm-blooded animals – which can include humans – and its larvae screw themselves into the living flesh,leading to infections and sometimes death.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of screw
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  • The menu is small, with just two additional rotating pasta dishes.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Stark says the reduction comes from controls and fasteners rather than unsprung or rotating components, so suspension and wheel-control characteristics remain unchanged.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of rotate

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“Unscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscrew. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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