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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Trentman was wearing a helmet but it was dislodged due to the force of the impact.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Then DeJean dislodged a short pass to Egbuka.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The force of the impact caused Strang to land on the windshield of Rigby’s car, police said, and Rigby allegedly continued driving for about eight blocks before Strang was dislodged from the vehicle.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Denny Hamlin made contact with Kaulig Racing's AJ Allmendinger after his right-front wheel became dislodged on lap 384.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Fascists don’t believe in democracy; they can only be dislodged with violence.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Soon after the officer began pushing on Addy’s stomach, the toy dislodged.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Dlamini’s paper was closed down by the government following the publication of his article, which exposed how Swazi Mobile had dislodged its rival, the parastatal company, SPTC.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Use a regular rake to clean up and remove the dislodged debris and dispose of it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Some of these mountainsides have dislodged themselves deep in the bedrock, causing the face of a mountain to shear clean off — as has happened at least twice in the last two years.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Trentman was wearing a helmet but it was dislodged due to the force of the impact.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Then DeJean dislodged a short pass to Egbuka.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The force of the impact caused Strang to land on the windshield of Rigby’s car, police said, and Rigby allegedly continued driving for about eight blocks before Strang was dislodged from the vehicle.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Denny Hamlin made contact with Kaulig Racing's AJ Allmendinger after his right-front wheel became dislodged on lap 384.
—Lydia Mee, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Fascists don’t believe in democracy; they can only be dislodged with violence.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Soon after the officer began pushing on Addy’s stomach, the toy dislodged.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Dlamini’s paper was closed down by the government following the publication of his article, which exposed how Swazi Mobile had dislodged its rival, the parastatal company, SPTC.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodged
Verb
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The original trees had to be removed in 2013 after being poisoned by Alabama fan Harvey Updyke.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Investigators have removed a haul of items from the camps for forensic examination as part of ongoing enquiries to identify anyone who might have assisted Phillips during his time on the run.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But in listening to separate end-of-season reflections from Tucker and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer, both sides sound detached.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the detached home market, there are 9,001 active listings year-to-date, according to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors’ monthly report.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then Jandiroba pulled guard in the final minute, allowing Dern to end the fight on top and win.—
Brett Appley,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Think bright and bold colors pulled from Lamborghini’s custom shades.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
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All the freed hostages were taken to the Re’im base close to the border for physical and mental checks.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The South American country withdrew visa-free access in April in response to the three countries barring Brazilian passport holders from visa-free access.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The South African played this weekend in the PGA Tour's Bank of Utah Championship, but withdrew after the first round.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Carry-on limits exist for safety reasons, as unsecured items can become dangerous projectiles during turbulence or a hard landing.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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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By contrast, Maia’s boyfriend, Dylan (Josh Hutcherson), a grade-school Spanish teacher, is the only person in her life unattached to the entertainment industry.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Now Danny Rohl — unattached after quitting Sheffield Wednesday — has dropped out of contention too.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Dislodged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodged. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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