1
as in to relocate
to change the place or position of
dislocated his shoulder in the accident
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as in to disrupt
to undo the proper order or arrangement of
the country's entire social structure was dislocated by the war
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Recent Examples of dislocate
However, Williams dislocated a kneecap in practice before the Oklahoma State game March 5, ending his season prematurely.
Jocius, who joined the program last season as a transfer from La Salle, averaged 2 points and 1.6 rebounds in 25 games.
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Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
The dog was hit by a car, and her hip was dislocated.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Godwin dislocated his ankle in a loss to the Ravens just seven weeks into the season and was on track for yet another stellar season.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
For the Texans, Kirk’s addition makes sense considering Tank Dell, their speedy, young receiver, is likely to miss the entire 2025 season after tearing an ACL, MCL and LCL and dislocating his kneecap in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in December.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
The dog was hit by a car, and her hip was dislocated.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Godwin dislocated his ankle in a loss to the Ravens just seven weeks into the season and was on track for yet another stellar season.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
For the Texans, Kirk’s addition makes sense considering Tank Dell, their speedy, young receiver, is likely to miss the entire 2025 season after tearing an ACL, MCL and LCL and dislocating his kneecap in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in December.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislocate
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California University of California orders hiring freeze, cuts in response to Trump threats March 19, 2025 Milliken, who will relocate from Austin to the Bay Area this summer, will receive a salary of $1.475 million, compared to Drake’s $1.308 million.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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In response, the government has decided to relocate the capital from Jakarta in northern Java to Nusantara, a future city currently under construction in the forests of Kalimantan on the island of Borneo.—
Lindsey McGinnis,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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Comments The Four Seasons is an eight-episode Netflix series about middle-aged married couples whose dynamic is disrupted by a divorce in their midst.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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The Red Sox appear uncertain if adding another change to his routine would disrupt his rhythm at the plate.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Among girls' names, Mia moves into the top 5, knocking out Sophia, which was the No. 1 name for girls from 2011-2013 and had been in the top 5 every year from 2009 except for 2021.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Twain moved east, and his career took off like a rocket.—
Mary Ann Gwinn,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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No doubt, climate change threatens to muck it all up, disturbing patterns that have existed for centuries.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
28 Apr. 2025
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This tactic—arresting judges for their courtroom decisions—has disturbing echoes in other countries where judicial independence has been undermined: in Viktor Orbán’s Hungary, in Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Turkey, and in other places where democracy has given way to executive supremacy.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Walmart has removed self checkout machines in some locations, including in Shrewbury, Missouri and Cleveland.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Dan Halden, a spokesperson for the city’s Bureau of Street Services, had previously said the city was removing the remaining stumps and evaluating the replacement cost.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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And when the series takes an occasional serious turn, you'll just be confused.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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However, simply getting older doesn’t equate to consistently missing bills or appointments, having a hard time speaking with people, or feeling lost or confused in places that are familiar to you.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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According to her declaration, on March 2, roughly five days after Gonçalves was flown to Guantánamo, ICE transferred her again to an ICE facility in Pine Prairie, Louisiana, where she was held in isolation.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
30 Apr. 2025
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Benning transferred to Harvard after the Fighting Irish shifted to club status in 1983.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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In recent months though, and as the weather’s picked up, another style of jeans has been shuffling their way onto our moodboards.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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No more shuffling through your wallet for cash or a credit card.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Dislocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislocate. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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