Examples of unscrew in a Sentence
I unscrewed the jar lid.
You'll need to unscrew the cover before you remove it.
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Simply unscrew the cap from the bottle, place some plastic film tightly over the opening and screw the lid back on.
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Alexandra Schöb, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
The 28-ounce reservoir opens from the top, rather than unscrewing from the base, for spill-free fill-ups and weekly deep cleans.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
The head rotates to screw or unscrew with the press of a button.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
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Alexandra Schöb, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
The 28-ounce reservoir opens from the top, rather than unscrewing from the base, for spill-free fill-ups and weekly deep cleans.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2025
The head rotates to screw or unscrew with the press of a button.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unscrew
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“Unscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscrew. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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unscrew
verb
un·screw
ˌən-ˈskrü 
ˈən-
1
: to remove the screws from
2
: to loosen or withdraw by turning
unscrew a lightbulb
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