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dislodged

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verb

past tense of dislodge

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dislodged
Adjective
To address the hazard, Kia's new fix will be for dealers to install an electronic fuse assembly, free of charge — aimed at preventing ongoing operation of the seat motor if its switch becomes dislodged or otherwise damaged. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 The 35-year-old dislodged Lucas Perri to make 22 Premier League appearances in 2025-26. — James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 June 2026 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
In October of 2025, a resident of OPPPE 26 told La Verdad that his wife was injured when a chunk of their living room ceiling dislodged and fell on her. — Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026 With hard work and a strong ground game on the city’s west side, Hawkins-Williams dislodged 10-year District 4 incumbent Beverly Perkins and broke a 3-3 commission deadlock that has caused tension and political paralysis. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 Heavy Rain or Strong Wind Lightweight grass seed can easily be dislodged by moving water or high winds. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2026 Around Paris' Place de la République on Sunday morning, dislodged cobblestones, shattered storefronts and broken glass marked the aftermath of the events. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 Around Paris’ Place de la République on Sunday morning, dislodged cobblestones, shattered storefronts, and broken glass marked the aftermath of the events. — Sylvie Corbet, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors said Mercado did not stop, and dragged Tillman 5-7 feet before he was dislodged from under her pickup truck. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 The Tesla’s windshield and bumper were damaged, and part of the scooter was found dislodged nearby. — Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2026 An incoming generation, simply by their existence, dislodged a crooked anxiety that the new face of Asian America is Wasian. — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodged
Adjective
  • Safety regulators said that an exterior panel on the vehicle could become detached while driving, creating a hazardous environment for other vehicles.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Many clutched their pearls at the teen’s indifference, but the clip went viral as younger audiences embraced his detached demeanor.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The two have shared videos about their relationship on social media that have amassed millions of views, although some of that footage appears to have since been removed.
    — Alexis Mikulski Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The ship’s dozen elevators were also removed, in part because they were covered in grease, but also to aid in sinking the ship efficiently, by opening up a path for the air to escape.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • On the other hand, the Ni-Co alloy sweeps in to combine the freed hydrogen ions into usable fuel gas.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The freed captives, mostly women and children, were among over 300 kidnap victims freed by Nigerian forces this week.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That said, when the door was closed and the curtains pulled, the bustle of Waikīkī disappeared, allowing for a quiet night’s sleep.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Moscow has demanded that the alliance's troops be pulled back from Russia's borders.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • According to Best Egg, securing your loan can lower your APR by 20% compared to one of its unsecured loans.
    — Dan Avery,Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In 2024, the inspection found bedding on floors, graffiti and soot, and unsecured restroom doors, the OIIG said.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The Mustangs were expected to play in the Prep Bowl playoffs, but the school’s administration withdrew after the coaching change.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Scalise defeated Jordan in an internal vote for the speakership after Kevin McCarthy was removed, although Scalise subsequently withdrew before a House floor vote.
    — Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Use a non-abrasive scrubbing sponge or a microfiber cloth to remove all the loosened debris.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The loosened restrictions will not empower Washington to pursue investment and economic cooperation with al Sharaa’s government, which could transform the impoverished country.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Now, with many of the players in their mid-to-late twenties, ten are unattached.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The broken, headless humerus was instead left to float freely in the man’s arm, unattached to his upper body.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

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“Dislodged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodged. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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