as in fastened
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as in jumped
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
I bolted as I read the winning lottery numbers
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as in raced
to proceed or move quickly
the cat bolted for the food dish the minute he spied it
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as in retreated
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the rabbit bolted when it saw the fox approaching
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as in exclaimed
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling
bolted out the cuss word without thinking
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as in devoured
to swallow or eat greedily
the way you bolted those hot dogs, it's no wonder you're feeling a little queasy
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Recent Examples of bolted
Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Atlanta mom Curtrina Martin bolted awake before dawn on October 18, 2017.
—Dylan Moore, National Review, 10 Oct. 2024
In Wausau, the box that Diny took to his office is back, bolted to the ground and being used for early voting.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2024
In Wausau, the drop box has since been returned and is now bolted to the ground outside City Hall.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Oct. 2024
It was later returned and bolted to the ground.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
The boxes are made of heavy-duty steel and permanently bolted into the ground — meaning they are designed to to withstand weather elements and any tampering or stealing attempts.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
Instead of serving his suspension, Pryor bolted for the 2011 NFL supplemental draft where the Raiders picked him in the third round.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Brett, ruled out, bolted from the dugout and charged umpires in what amounted to a viral moment circa 1983, but the Royals protested the game and AL president Lee MacPhail upheld the protest, ruling the pine tar on Brett’s bat didn’t violate the spirt of the rule.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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Greg bolted the panels to the window like a triptych.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Atlanta mom Curtrina Martin bolted awake before dawn on October 18, 2017.
—Dylan Moore, National Review, 10 Oct. 2024
In Wausau, the box that Diny took to his office is back, bolted to the ground and being used for early voting.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2024
In Wausau, the drop box has since been returned and is now bolted to the ground outside City Hall.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Oct. 2024
It was later returned and bolted to the ground.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
The boxes are made of heavy-duty steel and permanently bolted into the ground — meaning they are designed to to withstand weather elements and any tampering or stealing attempts.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024
Instead of serving his suspension, Pryor bolted for the 2011 NFL supplemental draft where the Raiders picked him in the third round.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Oct. 2024
Brett, ruled out, bolted from the dugout and charged umpires in what amounted to a viral moment circa 1983, but the Royals protested the game and AL president Lee MacPhail upheld the protest, ruling the pine tar on Brett’s bat didn’t violate the spirt of the rule.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolted
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The year saw Americans double their international travels in the pursuit of live events, according to a new report from StubHub, as demand for live events jumped by 33% globally compared to 2023.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shooting occurred a few months after the doctor had been jumped by a trio of men with baseball bats, an attack that left him fearing for his life.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Government forces retreated with unexpected alacrity.John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Syrian rebels stormed Iran’s embassy, Reuters reported, citing Iranian English-language Press TV, and Hezbollah retreated from Syria, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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That tiger has now devoured him.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The sugar-free pastries were not touched, but my sponge cake was devoured.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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Most of her family fled Syria to Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, but Sharifi has recently begun talking to them about reuniting in Syria once the country is stable and the airport reopens.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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The United Nations has said more than 30 million people need aid, and some 12 million have fled their homes.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Public health officials say human infections with H5 can happen when the virus gets in a person’s eyes, nose, mouth or is inhaled from close or prolonged exposure to sick animals or their environments.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Human infections are rare, and the CDC maintains that the risk is low, but humans can be infected if the virus gets into a their eyes, nose or mouth, or is inhaled.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Black Knights run the highest percentage of run concepts using outside zone and man.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Founder Margiela retired in 2009, and the label was run by an anonymous team (one that for a time included Bottega Veneta creative director Matthieu Blazy) until Galliano’s appointment.Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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After Thompson was gunned down, police said, Mangione ran off, rode into Central Park on a bike, ditched it on the Upper West Side, then took a taxi to the Port Authority bus terminal near the George Washington Bridge and escaped from the city.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The defendant allegedly escaped the scene on a bike and subsequetly fled New York City and was at large for nearly a week.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Survivors say abandonment creates scars that run deeper and take longer to heal than physical damage.Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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With processor running, add hot cream mixture; continue processing 1 minute.Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Bolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolted. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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