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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
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Suddenly the big buck came crashing up from the forest floor and bolted toward the right.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
Smith-Schuster got up and bolted after Branch, who was being restrained by Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Healthcare does not need another scribe bolted onto a generic model.
—Andreas Cleve, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
At the time of their release, the cougars both bolted to freedom after rescuers opened the crates’ doors, photos from the nonprofit show.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But right as the words left Trotter’s mouth, the man bolted down a dirt road.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The shooter bolted, dropping the gun, the bag and the phone.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Besides, setting it off while bolted to a fighter jet would have been messy, to say the least.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In Van Horn, ninety miles southwest of Pecos, the shelter consisted of four outdoor cages bolted to a concrete pad.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
Suddenly the big buck came crashing up from the forest floor and bolted toward the right.
—Bob Cary, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2025
Smith-Schuster got up and bolted after Branch, who was being restrained by Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Healthcare does not need another scribe bolted onto a generic model.
—Andreas Cleve, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
At the time of their release, the cougars both bolted to freedom after rescuers opened the crates’ doors, photos from the nonprofit show.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But right as the words left Trotter’s mouth, the man bolted down a dirt road.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The shooter bolted, dropping the gun, the bag and the phone.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Besides, setting it off while bolted to a fighter jet would have been messy, to say the least.
—New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolted
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That figure jumped 26 percent over last year’s NLCS, which was the previous record in Japan.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Indians were publicly traded in the 1990s at major discounts to private values, and only jumped when they were taken private.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Satuala raced 40 yards to the end zone.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Bailey, with headphones on, listened as the spirit box raced through radio frequencies for answers to questions the guests asked.—
Jim Beaugez,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At one point in the third quarter, Daniels scrambled against a blitz, stopped to throw, then retreated again 14 yards behind the line of scrimmage and completed a pass while getting crushed to the ground.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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Yet, when countered with decisiveness, Putin has retreated.—
Kathleen Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hostin exclaimed after the video ended.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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Noone exclaimed, with put-on familiarity.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Angelo’s is the lunch stop and Strowman devoured ribs, brisket and more smoked meats, restaurant owner Jason George told the Star-Telegram.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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The little green worm quickly devoured yours.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Coast Guard personnel told the driver to stop several times but the driver then allegedly put the truck in reverse and suddenly sped backward toward the Coast Guard security officials, DHS said on Friday.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bill Pugliano | Getty Images Ford Motor sped past Wall Street’s expectations on both lines for the third quarter.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ashley fled the home before officers arrived in a black Cadillac, according to the affidavit.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Opposition candidate Edmundo González fled to Spain after receiving threats of arrest.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At the end of the tune, the proud dad shouted out a sweet message to his daughter and thanked everyone for their participation.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The young actress playing Grande’s mini-me in the second Wicked film is Scarlett Spears, whom the pop star shouted out in a sweet post on Instagram after the casting reveal.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Bolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolted. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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