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adjective

as in detached

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verb

past tense of dislodge
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
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
As safety Michael Taaffe trailed Williams in coverage, the New England wideout dislodged the ball from his own grasp with his knee while running in stride. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 1 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 In the full-back positions, Ferdi Kadioglu and De Cuyper will not be easily dislodged by Costinha and Jaouen Hadjam. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodged
  1. detached
  2. removed
  3. freed
  4. pulled
  5. unsecured
  6. withdrew
  7. loosened
  8. unattached
Adjective
  • The problem is the acting, which is broad, detached and, frankly, often amateurish.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The exterior entry and upper-level access of the detached, two-story guesthouse.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of detached
Verb
  • If he is removed from office, Vice President Pedro Alliana would be sworn in.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Multiple independent sources tell CBS California Investigates that the two consultants at the center of our reporting have been removed from the project and are no longer billing under the KPMG contract.
    — Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of removed
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
Definition of freed
Verb
  • Ivan Fedorov, co-chair of the regional defense council, said 12 bodies pulled from the rubble had been identified so far.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Someone got out of the front passenger seat of the car, walked around the back of the vehicle, pulled a gun out of the pocket of his hoodie, and fired four shots into the front driver's side window.
    — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of pulled
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
Definition of unsecured
Verb
  • The last time the Legislature withdrew from the rainy day fund was in 2008.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Lynch, a registered nurse, withdrew from the race in August, days after she was arrested.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of withdrew
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
Definition of loosened
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
Definition of unattached

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“Dislodged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodged. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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