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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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.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Vandals unscrewed bolts on wind turbine blades and set fire to grid and construction equipment.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
But, one quick fix is unscrewing it and tapping the lotion into your hand.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
It was sent to Arensberg with instructions to unscrew the top, secrete an object known only to him in the center of the twine, and then close it back up.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Vandals unscrewed bolts on wind turbine blades and set fire to grid and construction equipment.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
But, one quick fix is unscrewing it and tapping the lotion into your hand.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
It was sent to Arensberg with instructions to unscrew the top, secrete an object known only to him in the center of the twine, and then close it back up.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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 3 Jun. 2026.
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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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