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as in relocating
to change the place or position of
dislocated his shoulder in the accident
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as in disrupting
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 dislocating
Daniella and Castro admitted to injuring a corporal officer by dislocating his shoulder, per the outlet.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Simmons played just three games upon his return before dislocating and fracturing his wrist during Kansas City’s Thanksgiving loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
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Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
At the same time, electricity has transformed Western culture, dislocating its visual, specialist, fragmented orientation in favor of oral and tribal patterns.
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Brian A. Cogan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Shamet has had a winding second season in New York, a run that’s included a second significant shoulder injury in as many years after dislocating it in preseason play last year.
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Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
There, Moore suffered a season-ending injury, dislocating his knee during training camp practice.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
The running back suffered ligament tears while dislocating his ankle, which resulted in a compound wound and replays unfit for television.
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Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Kim will be wearing a shoulder brace after dislocating the joint during training last month.
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Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
Juliette is the founder of Dancing Above Clouds, inspired partly by her recovery from dislocating a knee four different times.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Simmons played just three games upon his return before dislocating and fracturing his wrist during Kansas City’s Thanksgiving loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
At the same time, electricity has transformed Western culture, dislocating its visual, specialist, fragmented orientation in favor of oral and tribal patterns.
—
Brian A. Cogan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
Shamet has had a winding second season in New York, a run that’s included a second significant shoulder injury in as many years after dislocating it in preseason play last year.
—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
There, Moore suffered a season-ending injury, dislocating his knee during training camp practice.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
The running back suffered ligament tears while dislocating his ankle, which resulted in a compound wound and replays unfit for television.
—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Kim will be wearing a shoulder brace after dislocating the joint during training last month.
—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
Juliette is the founder of Dancing Above Clouds, inspired partly by her recovery from dislocating a knee four different times.
—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislocating
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The company behind the transformation of downtown with the Power & Light District says relocating residents are drawn to the Lights’ amenities, like rooftop pools and exclusive events for residents, alongside the ability to live an urban lifestyle.
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However, strict immigration rules, the country’s geographic isolation, and the steep costs of relocating mean only wealthy Americans can realistically make the move.
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Woods said a reading in line with expectations would likely keep markets focused on inflation and the Federal Reserve's policy path without disrupting the recent rally.
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He’s flanked by more individually talented defenders than ever, with Cason Wallace disrupting ballhandlers and Alex Caruso as versatile as any of the team’s guard defenders.
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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Enola dutifully trudges between clues and possibilities, shuffling through crime scenes and racing around shady spaces, all of this much more paint-by-numbers than connect-the-dots.
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Colombia is trying its luck from distance, but Costa has been equal to each shot, first punching away Jefferson Lerma's rocket from the right, about 25 yards out, and then shuffling his feet to his left and catching Jhon Arias's shot from about the same distance.
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Despite the extra funding, the budget continues a trend of relying on reserves, shifting funds, borrowing and suspending debt payments to balance state spending.
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Its advanced traction control and adaptive gait algorithms enable secure movement across slippery, loose, or shifting surfaces, including gravel, sand, wet metal grating, and cluttered factory floors.
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The appeal is largely practical, since powders travel well in a bag, don’t leave hands greasy and can be dusted on without disturbing whatever’s already on your skin.
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The cream bronzer blends effortlessly underneath without disturbing the layers.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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These wearable devices are rapidly moving away from novelty into the mainstream.
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Why People Misunderstand This Intelligence The first mistake people make is confusing integrative intelligence with being broadly knowledgeable.
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Having said that, conversations might be confusing today.
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“Dislocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislocating. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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