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
Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2024, nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for a faulty accelerator pedal that could become dislodged and stuck.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Use a regular rake to clean up and remove the dislodged debris and dispose of it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Although American forces have arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and killed several Iranian leaders, removing the dictators has not dislodged the dictatorships in either Caracas or Tehran.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Israel has stepped up assassinations of top Iranian officials in recent days, in what the Israel Defense Forces said was a push to undermine command and control in Iran after more than two weeks of devastating airstrikes that have wiped out military infrastructure but not dislodged the regime.
—Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2026
This position allows dislodged dust to fall out rather than settle back onto the sensor.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Seconds later, the gun is dislodged and pushed out of reach.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
More likely, the IRGC will fight to the end to maintain power and won’t be dislodged without sending ground troops.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
The goalkeeper only dislodged Alphonse Areola as first-choice goalkeeper for the 2-0 win away to fellow relegation candidates Burnley on February 7.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Hernandez, video analysis determined that the collision dislodged the firearm from Husein's hand and sent the weapon into the embankment.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
An abrupt shut-in causes fines migration — when tiny particles of rock and clay within the porous materials become dislodged, settle, and severely plug the pore throats near the wellbore.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2024, nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for a faulty accelerator pedal that could become dislodged and stuck.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Use a regular rake to clean up and remove the dislodged debris and dispose of it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
At some point as the suspects fled westbound on the Interstate 30 service road, the ATM dislodged from the vehicle and came to rest in a culvert near an auto dealership, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2026
Although American forces have arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and killed several Iranian leaders, removing the dictators has not dislodged the dictatorships in either Caracas or Tehran.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Israel has stepped up assassinations of top Iranian officials in recent days, in what the Israel Defense Forces said was a push to undermine command and control in Iran after more than two weeks of devastating airstrikes that have wiped out military infrastructure but not dislodged the regime.
—Victoria Craw, Washington Post, 18 Mar. 2026
This position allows dislodged dust to fall out rather than settle back onto the sensor.
—Jacob Little, Space.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Seconds later, the gun is dislodged and pushed out of reach.
—Sheetal Banchariya, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
More likely, the IRGC will fight to the end to maintain power and won’t be dislodged without sending ground troops.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
The goalkeeper only dislodged Alphonse Areola as first-choice goalkeeper for the 2-0 win away to fellow relegation candidates Burnley on February 7.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Hernandez, video analysis determined that the collision dislodged the firearm from Husein's hand and sent the weapon into the embankment.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodged
Adjective
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Upon arrival, crews encountered a detached garage fire, with exposure concerns to nearby structures, the news release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The fire also damaged two neighboring houses and a detached garage.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The previous bill would have also instituted a $35 co-pay for hospital inpatient stays, which has been removed in the committee substitution.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Freedom after a year Upon leaving prison, several of the freed cadets described their release as bittersweet, noting that many detainees remain behind bars.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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The North Huntingdon Township Police Department said the homeowner pulled a gun on the utility worker, who was sent to shut off service, and chased him away from his home on Water Street in Ardara.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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When Tree City Juice & Smoothie Cafe pulled the plug on its two brick-and-mortar restaurants last year, the closures hit home for Bethany Anderson.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions.—
Marcia Zug,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the face of growing opposition generated in part by allegations of his misconduct, Gaetz withdrew.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the south, Lebanese Army tanks withdrew as Israeli ones rolled in.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For now, though, Detroit’s automakers are leaning into the lucre that comes from selling millions of fossil-fuel vehicles in a rare moment of loosened regulation.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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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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The 20-year-old is fully committed to football, but largely unattached to his mobile device.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gently separate the unattached part of each bunny ear and press down on the glue dots.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Dislodged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodged. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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