as in to remove
to forcefully take (something or someone) away from a place or position
The earthquake dislodged several boulders from the cliff. He kicked at the stone to dislodge it.
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Recent Examples of dislodge
Extensive erosion of the dunes caused by huge swells along Wharton Beach in recent months probably dislodged it.
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CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
With the agents fearing Parias could hit them with his Camry or dislodge it from between their vehicles, one opened fire, prosecutors said.
—Morgan Chesky, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
The issue of how to dislodge Maduro’s regime has been an American political conundrum for at least a decade.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Ryan Pulock tried to dislodge him from the net-front area.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
With the agents fearing Parias could hit them with his Camry or dislodge it from between their vehicles, one opened fire, prosecutors said.
—Morgan Chesky, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
The issue of how to dislodge Maduro’s regime has been an American political conundrum for at least a decade.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
Ryan Pulock tried to dislodge him from the net-front area.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodge
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These risks have prompted the United States, China, and other spacefaring nations to develop advanced systems for tracking, avoiding, and potentially removing orbital debris.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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My son removes his shoes and socks and joins me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The peace declaration included a commitment to withdraw heavy weapons from the border, de-mining efforts, and to de-escalate tensions that erupted into the brief but deadly border conflict.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In addition, he was allegedly caught on camera by bank security withdrawing approximately $50,000 in cash from a bank on June 27, 2025.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Bruce Bennett / Getty Images TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz pulled Dennis Hildeby in close as the 6-foot-7 Swede was putting the finishing touches on his goalie gear.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Dislodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodge. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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