DISLODGE Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

dislodge

verb

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 The ascent itself is risky — individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning. —

Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 Individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning. —

Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 There’s also the issue of the WGA potentially having just dislodged itself from its typical negotiating schedule. —

Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026 The bristles of a scrub brush travel across a surface to dislodge dirt and grime so it can be rinsed away. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dislodge

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The president ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in March, shortly before removing Attorney General Pam Bondi from the Justice Department in early April.

— Brooke Migdon, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The requirement to print ballots one month before Election Day does not present an insurmountable obstacle to removing candidates; modern technology could facilitate supplemental ballots even within government bureaucracies, making the current restriction outdated.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026