as in removed
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 dislodged
Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The crash caused wooden crates to become dislodged and several monkeys to escape into the roadside median.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Use a regular rake to clean up and remove the dislodged debris and dispose of it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Porcelain sinks will also benefit from Bar Keepers Friend but will require a scrub brush to ensure all the grime is dislodged.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Following the ship’s arrival, members of an armed gang in the Viv Ansanm coalition immediately dislodged themselves from a port along the bay, a source told the Miami Herald.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The polar vortex, a whirlpool of Arctic air typically perched atop the North Pole, dislodged and descended into the Midwest causing the bitter cold.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The animal dislodged the boy’s mandible, left a groove in his skull, broke his clavicle and left a bite mark on his right ankle.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
In June, Rimes admitted that her dental implants became dislodged during a performance.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Here, JPMorgan Chase dislodged Morgan Stanley to earn top honors—the fifth time in five years that the leader spot in this industry has changed hands.
—Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
The first came on a flea-flicker, when Steelers edge rusher Jack Sawyer dislodged the ball from Stroud’s grip before the quarterback could unload to a wide-open receiver behind Pittsburgh’s secondary.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Maybe the violently dislodged potato chunk will put out someone’s eye?
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The crash caused wooden crates to become dislodged and several monkeys to escape into the roadside median.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Use a regular rake to clean up and remove the dislodged debris and dispose of it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
The caver was beginning her ascent out of the River Pit, approximately 470 feet underground, when a rock dislodged above her and struck her head and back, according to information released by officials.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Porcelain sinks will also benefit from Bar Keepers Friend but will require a scrub brush to ensure all the grime is dislodged.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Following the ship’s arrival, members of an armed gang in the Viv Ansanm coalition immediately dislodged themselves from a port along the bay, a source told the Miami Herald.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
The polar vortex, a whirlpool of Arctic air typically perched atop the North Pole, dislodged and descended into the Midwest causing the bitter cold.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The animal dislodged the boy’s mandible, left a groove in his skull, broke his clavicle and left a bite mark on his right ankle.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
In June, Rimes admitted that her dental implants became dislodged during a performance.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
Here, JPMorgan Chase dislodged Morgan Stanley to earn top honors—the fifth time in five years that the leader spot in this industry has changed hands.
—Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
The first came on a flea-flicker, when Steelers edge rusher Jack Sawyer dislodged the ball from Stroud’s grip before the quarterback could unload to a wide-open receiver behind Pittsburgh’s secondary.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodged
Adjective
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Senate Bill 1277 would cut text limiting what counts as an ADU, essentially allowing detached ADUs with the same consideration as apartments inside a home.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Feb. 2026
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Yes, all of these songs coast primarily on vibes—Joji’s delivery remains detached and clinical throughout—but at least the vibes are compelling.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kamara was removed from the post late last year, accused by the environment minister of failing to address the encroachment.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Duplicates in which the same defendants had separate cases before a magistrate judge and a district judge were removed.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The freed electrons drift toward readout planes at either end, creating a detailed 3D image of each particle’s trajectory.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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And that coalition means making inroads into the Democratic big cities of the North, and that means, of necessity, jettisoning concern for the freed slaves.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So far, six have been pulled to safety.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sakamoto plans to retire after the Olympics, but will leave the sport in good hands with her teammate and new talent Nakai, who landed a triple axel that pulled her into first.—
Alice Park,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to Sandy Springs police, the child gained access to an unsecured firearm.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But according to the university, the program will not move forward as scheduled, after Weiss’ team withdrew from the event.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Focusing on Mental Health Everything changed when a 24-year-old Simone Biles withdrew from the finals during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, mentioning her mental health struggles.—
Kristy Alpert,
Outside,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Currently unattached, Catherine — who once dated Dan Aykroyd — is planning to ''fall in love, get married and have children.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Plus, the unattached back piece looks clunky, and the tongue doesn’t read.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Dislodged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodged. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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