Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscrewed
Verb
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There are other complications, of course — typical Marvel stuff — but even without them, Simon is still screwed.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026 -
That doesn’t mean you’re screwed if your job is highly repetitive.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The seat can even be swiveled outward toward the door opening to make access easier.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sweeney doubled over with laughter at the bit and so did the members of her group, including Braun, while many Laugh Factory guests swiveled their heads in her direction to gauge her reaction.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cisco, for example, pivoted its business to stay relevant, according to Pagda.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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After an internal oral GLP-1 candidate failed due to liver toxicity, the company pivoted to acquire Metsera, a clinical-stage biotech company.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Revis — who was beaten for an incredibly rare touchdown — and Browner never left the field, but the Patriots rotated through Arrington, Ryan and Butler in the hope that something would work.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The works will be rotated throughout the galleries, allowing visitors to view them through a different lens.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Unscrewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscrewed. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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