Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscrews
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Or are those simply screws Vrabel’s staff will tighten with more time and practice?—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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On the power play, Geekie rotates between the strong-side flank and the off-side elbow.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, don’t be surprised if Miami rotates cornerback in this game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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But after the first 20 minutes of Morgan grappling with her current life, Unspeakable Things pivots backward into a family album of Morgan’s past.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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The film pivots from wry mock-doc to straightforward slasher in its second half, but its wit remains sharper than the farm equipment Leslie uses to dispatch his victims.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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For example, a key scene where Amélie’s nanny Nishio creates and spins two tops, as a metaphor for their powerful soulmate connection, came from a memory a color artist offered.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Washing machines are designed with balance in mind so the drum spins correctly during the wash and rinse cycles, cleaning and partially drying the contents.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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This annual event occurs when the Earth revolves into a stream of material left by Halley’s Comet.—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Wizards’ argument revolves more around versatility.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Unscrews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscrews. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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