DISLODGE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

dislodge

verb

Definition of dislodge

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 Use the toothbrush to dislodge anything that's stuck. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Their findings, published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, showed that surface coatings substantially reduce the energy required to dislodge sulfur atoms. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026 Hologic started a recall in January following reports of metal and plastic pieces dislodging from the needles and getting stuck in patients’ bodies. — Annika Inampudi, Fortune, 17 June 2026 Bell remembers every detail of the accident despite a jarring hit that dislodged a SAFER barrier and caused a 20-minute red flag for repairs. — ABC News, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dislodge

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The directives also require the companies to remove, within 45 days, the millions of pounds of rotting food inside the warehouse.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
To manage operational heat, the hardware uses a thermal strategy that entirely removes mechanical components like fans or liquid pumps.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026

Definition of remove

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Women are stepping back from leadership roles, withdrawing from opportunities, and quietly losing trust in their own judgment in response to a biological event nobody told them was biological.

— Dr. Sarah Berg, Time, 9 July 2026
After other State Department officials clarified that position, Dutch authorities withdrew the authorization while Machado’s aircraft was already in flight, forcing it to return.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of withdraw

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Williams pulls even with Steffi Graf for the most major championships in the Open era, which began in 1968.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
As the sun expands, gravitational tides act like a subtle brake, slowly draining Earth's orbital energy and pulling the planet inward.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 8 July 2026

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