unscrewing

Definition of unscrewingnext
present participle of unscrew

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscrewing
Verb
  • Cattano suggests screwing mug hooks into the bottom of kitchen cabinets to utilize that space between the cupboards and the countertops.
    Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
  • That’s because the president doesn’t care about screwing people.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Bake tart on baking sheet, rotating front to back halfway through, until almonds and crust are deep golden brown, 45–55 minutes.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • For the remainder of the final season, Penny Marshall was paired with rotating guest stars for a series of comedic misadventures.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Unscrewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscrewing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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