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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
the cat bolted for the food dish the minute he spied it
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as in to fly
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the rabbit bolted when it saw the fox approaching
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as in to inhale
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 bolt
Additionally, Front Runner mounted up massive Method wheels with 35-inch Firestone Destination M/T 2 tires, and bolted up a modest lift kit for added clearance.
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Peter Nelson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Hamilton then bolted into the distance at over one second per lap, entirely out of reach.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Things got dicey one day in early 2000 when a student bolted after church, Lamm said, then made her way to a neighbor’s and called her mom and the police.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
But that doesn’t mean the Rays are bolting for Orlando.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Peter Nelson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Hamilton then bolted into the distance at over one second per lap, entirely out of reach.
—Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Things got dicey one day in early 2000 when a student bolted after church, Lamm said, then made her way to a neighbor’s and called her mom and the police.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
But that doesn’t mean the Rays are bolting for Orlando.
—Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolt
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The rapper jumped into the front of the audience and shared a memorable moment with King as the audience burst into laughter and applause.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Express is a very polished and well-featured product that lets users jump straight into just about any digital design task, but it’s particularly suited to small businesses or independent content creators.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Lamar Jackson’s drive to win the battle of the famous No. 8s is racing on.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The 14-odd members of the McCallister family raced through Terminal 3 before miraculously hopping aboard their American Airlines flight at gate K-12.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ed O’Keefe, meanwhile, flew to Ontario to examine the effect of Trump tariffs on electricity from Canada.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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The mom and son were flown to a hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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Madison exclaimed, as Dismukes, as Hegseththen, added Yang's Vance to the chat.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Later, a round of applause appeared to prompt Bing to jump off his mark once again, with Sunny Hostin trying to get his attention by exclaiming his name a few times.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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This is because the spores often become airborne, where they can be inhaled by people and animals.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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This experimental setup allowed the researchers to manipulate the seals’ inhaled oxygen and CO2 levels while monitoring their diving behavior.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
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When used effectively, these innovations not only speed up production but also enhance engagement and open new revenue opportunities.—
Andrew Fingerman,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The ketogenic diet might be an option for treating certain medical conditions, speeding up initial weight loss, and aiding blood glucose management.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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The would-be thieves got inside a waiting Lexus sedan and fled the scene, police said.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The suspect fled the scene after the stabbing, police said.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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By the time the chorus rolled around, the commuters were in full voice, shouting along (and filming the whole thing for posterity), as Fallon banged on a tambourine.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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Others recalled him having stand-up rows, shouting, swearing, and jabbing his finger in the direction of co-workers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Bolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolt. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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