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
In the video clip, Cain can be seen slapping Emma on the back repeatedly, attempting to dislodge the chip.
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ABC News, 20 May 2026
In a statement, the company said video showed the hole cover was dislodged after a multi-axle truck drove over it.
—Madison Lambert, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Trump blasted Cassidy as voters went to polls Trump called out Cassidy again as Pelican State voters were flocking to the polls, further underscoring his commitment to dislodging GOP dissenters.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 May 2026
If possible, vacuum out coils; this helps improve efficiency since dirt will get dislodged.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
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ABC News, 20 May 2026
In a statement, the company said video showed the hole cover was dislodged after a multi-axle truck drove over it.
—Madison Lambert, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Trump blasted Cassidy as voters went to polls Trump called out Cassidy again as Pelican State voters were flocking to the polls, further underscoring his commitment to dislodging GOP dissenters.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 May 2026
If possible, vacuum out coils; this helps improve efficiency since dirt will get dislodged.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dislodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodge
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Escalante Sandoval then approached the parked van, removed a key concealed in the gas cap and backed it up, allowing a group of people to move three deep freezers from the van into the bed of the truck and load them with packages.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Nothing has been touched since the artist’s death in 2009 except for dust removed by a neighbor and caretaker.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Hulst and Toomey decided to withdraw from the mile at the State meet.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Generally, the pre-tax money that’s deposited in traditional IRAs cannot be withdrawn before age 59½ without paying a 10% early-withdrawal tax penalty, unless an exception is met.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Roberts pulled Sasaki with runners on first and second in the sixth.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Tovar ambushed Kilian’s first offering, pulling a two-run homer over the left-field fence to hand the Giants their fourth straight loss.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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“Dislodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodge. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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