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, 21 June 2025
According to the complaint, the local fire department arrived and informed the homeowners that the tenants allegedly unscrewed the toilet and intentionally damaged the pipes.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Anticipation filled the air Monday as a team of professional movers, overseen by a Chinese official from the mausoleum site museum, unscrewed the final bolts from blue shipping containers containing the artifacts.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 19 May 2025
Begin by unscrewing the hinges to remove the warped cabinet door.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
According to the complaint, the local fire department arrived and informed the homeowners that the tenants allegedly unscrewed the toilet and intentionally damaged the pipes.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Anticipation filled the air Monday as a team of professional movers, overseen by a Chinese official from the mausoleum site museum, unscrewed the final bolts from blue shipping containers containing the artifacts.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 19 May 2025
Begin by unscrewing the hinges to remove the warped cabinet door.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
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“Unscrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscrew. Accessed 28 Jun. 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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