UNBOLTED Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of unbolted

as in untied

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verb

past tense of unbolt

as in unlocked

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Recent Examples of unbolted

Adjective

The car's entire battery pack, which weighs about 1,100 pounds, or about as much as a grand piano, is unbolted and whisked away, underground. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026 In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted. — Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024 First, the complaint alleges, one officer, Geramy Brown, moved Simon’s cellmate into an exercise cage outside and left the door to Simon’s cell unbolted. — Jennifer Peebles, ajc, 2 Mar. 2023 Once everything's unplugged and unbolted, the safest way to remove the door is to hold on tight. — Austin Irwin, Car and Driver, 2 Mar. 2021

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbolted

Adjective

While Salomon sneakers are, in part, known for their shoelaces that never come untied, this pair doesn’t have any at all.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Grandaddy, unbeaten and untied and still heavyweight champion of the college football world.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026

Definition of untied

Verb

While the long ball had been the key to the Dodgers’ earlier offensive success Wednesday, keeping it simple unlocked their 10th-inning push.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
The Japanese government has unlocked billions of dollars in subsidies for its domestic chip sector.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of unlocked

Verb

After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.

— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Skinny Pedro unfastened his seat belt and turned his seat around to face me.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026

Definition of unfastened

Adjective

Business leaders keep asking why young workers seem disloyal, disengaged, quick to walk.

— Lori Janke, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Couples may continue managing day-to-day responsibilities, such as household tasks and parenting, even as one partner becomes emotionally and physically disengaged, relationship experts say.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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