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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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This hybrid setup makes 430 HP and 570 lb-ft of torque, and is bolted to a 10 speed electronic automatic transmission, routed into a 4×4 four wheel drive traction control system, with a 3:73 electronic locking rear axle assembly.
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Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
Her dog bolted right past her arms and went straight into the crate.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
All drop boxes in the city are made of heavy-duty steel, bolted to the ground and monitored by 24-hour surveillance cameras.
—Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 31 Oct. 2024
Axon bolted a DedroneSecure to the top of an Infantry Squad Vehicle.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
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The group’s documentary, The Sidemen Story, was acquired by Netflix earlier this year, and Netflix commissioning Inside comes with streaming services keen to jump aboard the YouTube train.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Coca-Cola said volume of drinks sold in Europe jumped because of the Olympics, though the company didn’t cite any numbers.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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As this incremental progress continues, scientists are racing to figure out why some frog species are more susceptible to Bd than others.Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
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Beyond basic chatbot capabilities, companies are racing to develop more sophisticated AI tools.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This is the first of a new type of rideshare program flying to that orbit that augments SpaceX’s Transporter program that flies to SSO.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024
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Abnormal animal behavior is often a sign of infection, like bats flying in the daytime or normally timid creatures interacting with humans.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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Any of my friends who have allegiances to Western Conference squads will often lament the tough start of their team or a bad stretch for their beloved franchise, only to then exclaim what their positioning would be in the East.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Jelly Roll exclaimed, pointing to his own neck, and got to work.Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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The fungus releases its spores when the dirt and dust are disturbed, and infection can occur when a person inhales these spores.Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
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Some studies have suggested inhaling steam infused with carom seeds to alleviate cold symptoms (cough, congestion, and sore throat).2 7.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Keep them away from any fruits and vegetables that naturally emit ethylene, a gas that speeds up ripening of anything in their orbit.Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Formula 1 is speeding back to Las Vegas this weekend, and prolific Dutchman Max Verstappen—who holds a 62-point lead over Lando Norris—could wrap up his fourth straight championship.Nasha Smith, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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In late September, Hamza had reluctantly fled his village, a few miles from the border with Israel.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Both suspects then fled toward a car driven by a third man.Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Cooper, 30, shouts to the 5,000 screaming young women who have packed the house.Alexandra York, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Majors began shouting in Grace’s face and grabbed both her arms, pinning them to her body.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Bolt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolt. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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