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
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
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
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
There’s also the issue of the WGA potentially having just dislodged itself from its typical negotiating schedule.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodged
Adjective
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The title may be clinical and detached; the image on its cover is anything but.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 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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In 2024, insurgents led by now-interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham marched to Damascus and removed Assad from power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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On the court, though, Tatum has not looked like a player who is less than a year removed from Achilles surgery.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
8 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 win pulled the Magic (44-36) up to seventh place in the tight race for playoff/play-in positions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Then Disney executives pulled the plug on them.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even those who win court awards or settlements against Prospect seem destined to be treated as unsecured claims in the company’s bankruptcy.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Apollo is expected to extend its unsecured debt holdings as part of a refinancing transaction, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing a private matter.—
Reshmi Basu,
Bloomberg,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Netflix withdrew from the bidding, leaving Paramount to claim the prize.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Following the Olympics, Liu withdrew from the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships, citing scheduling demands and insufficient preparation time.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
8 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 14 Apr. 2026.
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