unscrew

Definition of unscrewnext

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Recent Examples of unscrew Then, find the coils—usually located at the back of the appliance—behind a grill or panel, then unscrew the panel. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026 Someone had to unscrew us to release us. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 8 Nov. 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 Use the tools to loosen the fixture and unscrew it entirely with your hands. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unscrew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscrew
Verb
  • Center lids on jars and screw bands fingertip tight (just until resistance is met).
    Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 12 May 2026
  • Put the stopper back in the sink before re-screwing the pivot nut, horizontal rod, and sliding your under sink items back into place.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Unlike permanent night workers, who can begin to partially adapt over two to four weeks, rotating workers never fully adjust.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
  • The show, which began in 2006, features a rotating series of comedians performing their material in a panel format.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 15 May 2026

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“Unscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscrew. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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