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
Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
Extensive erosion of the dunes caused by huge swells along Wharton Beach in recent months probably dislodged it.
—CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Amid the mad scramble of bodies that followed, Kaprizov was able to poke in the loose puck a split second before the net was dislodged.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 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
Adjective
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
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, 6 Nov. 2025
Extensive erosion of the dunes caused by huge swells along Wharton Beach in recent months probably dislodged it.
—CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Amid the mad scramble of bodies that followed, Kaprizov was able to poke in the loose puck a split second before the net was dislodged.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodged
Adjective
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Martell said the tone wasn’t hostile, just detached.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The detached house was built in 2013 and has a living area of 3,186 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ferguson had served as director since 2019, according to her bio on the school’s website, which has since been removed.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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The danger is greatest for those with final deportation orders, as they can be removed immediately once their temporary status expires.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The freed people were forced out of Mercer County.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Over 150 of the freed prisoners were deported to Egypt.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For years, fashion companies like Ralph Lauren pulled their products from Macy’s stores to sell more of their products direct to consumers online and at their own stores.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Curran then grabbed Trantalis’ leg and pulled him to the ground, then reportedly dragged him 15 feet across the road.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Wind speeds could be comparable to those of a tropical storm, strong enough to break tree limbs, cause trees to fall, and blow around unsecured objects, National Weather Service (NWS) lead meteorologist Matt Mehle told .—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Goldin was killed on August 1, 2014, just days before Israel withdrew its troops from Gaza.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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In October, Fernandez withdrew from the Argentina squad with membrane swelling in his right knee.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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