unscrewing

Definition of unscrewingnext
present participle of unscrew

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscrewing
Verb
  • To make a profit from their business, American companies sent their manufacturing facilities overseas, screwing American workers by incurring smaller labor costs, therefore profiting rich investors who never had to work for it and used their money to make more money off the American consumer.
    Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
  • All the setup required was screwing in the legs.
    Noah Kaufman, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The latter’s rotating seasonal menu features crudo, chowders, and salads, as well as entrée mainstays like steak, chicken, fish, and pasta.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Its ensemble approach — rotating in high-profile guest stars alongside a deep regular cast — generated acting nominations in virtually every season of its run.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Unscrewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscrewing. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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