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Recent Examples of unbolt
Cooper reviewed security camera video from outside and inside his building and found that the deputies had made entry through the mail slot, reaching up to unbolt two locks to open the door.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2023
The trio, police said, unbolted the installation's bottom and pulled its top away from its anchor.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2023
Replacing a wheel requires nothing more than unbolting the wheel and replacing it.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 17 Mar. 2023
As with the regular Bronco, the Raptor also features removable body panels, specifically frameless doors that Ford claims are easy to unbolt.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 7 Jan. 2023
Catalytic converters are easy to unbolt or cut out.
—Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2021
With 11:38 remaining in the final quarter, Kenston defense unbolted a 21-21 deadlock to go ahead 23-21.
—cleveland, 5 Oct. 2019
And true to Jeep history, the windshield can be unbolted and folded to the hood and the doors can be removed for a complete open-air experience with the convertible top.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2019
Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2023
The trio, police said, unbolted the installation's bottom and pulled its top away from its anchor.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2023
Replacing a wheel requires nothing more than unbolting the wheel and replacing it.
—Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 17 Mar. 2023
As with the regular Bronco, the Raptor also features removable body panels, specifically frameless doors that Ford claims are easy to unbolt.
—Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 7 Jan. 2023
Catalytic converters are easy to unbolt or cut out.
—Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2021
With 11:38 remaining in the final quarter, Kenston defense unbolted a 21-21 deadlock to go ahead 23-21.
—cleveland, 5 Oct. 2019
And true to Jeep history, the windshield can be unbolted and folded to the hood and the doors can be removed for a complete open-air experience with the convertible top.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbolt
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Transforming the cabin from sitting to sleeping is a group effort that includes unpacking the ladder (usually stowed beneath the seats with the luggage), unfastening the upper bunks, and making the beds.—
Emily Manthei,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the day, anyone can unlatch the box, pick up a trinket and hopefully leave one behind to share.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
4 May 2026
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Well, technically in person: Shelley leaves the door ajar but doesn’t unlatch it, so Aggie has to plead her case through the crack.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
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What are some potential solutions for when this problem arises again could be the key to unlocking another title, regardless of any personnel changes that might happen.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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According to the project information, restroom sites along the Beltline were selected in part because of their proximity to public Wi-Fi and connected areas, allowing international visitors to create Throne accounts and unlock the facilities without relying on mobile service.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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His hands, with their many rings, are broad and eloquent, delicately clasping and unclasping in syncopated claps.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Dec. 2019
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During the 3-on-3 overtime period, both teams had a physical game unbarred by the officials.—
Jenna Ortiz,
The Arizona Republic,
26 Mar. 2023
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“Unbolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbolt. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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