Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscrewed
Verb
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That was the famous California ballot initiative Proposition 13, which slashed property taxes by more than 25% and then screwed a tight cap on future rate increases.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Elton John accidentally screwed him over at Live Aid.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The mantis arches above the grass, head swiveled impossibly.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Deluxe Rooms have a balcony giving views over the lake, as well as walk-wardrobes, touch-pads for curtains and lights and hi-tech TVs that can be swivelled around to watch from bed or from the sofa area.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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After starting his career as a stage and production manager on several Broadway shows, Adler pivoted to acting in his 60s.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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While some VCs like IQ Capital have pivoted to focus more intently on defense, others are being set up in Europe purely to hunt for opportunities in the sector.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Toronto has rotated through six relievers at the back of the relief group in the last three weeks.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The band stretched and stretched — and then suddenly, for no apparent reason, the wheel rotated with a jerk.—
Gregory Barber,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Unscrewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscrewed. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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