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
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Utility officials said the hole cover had been dislodged by a truck.
—ABC News, 2 June 2026
Dana Weinger, 56, was enjoying a night out at Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator at Lake Marion in Summerton, South Carolina, with her husband and other family members Saturday night when a gust of wind dislodged an umbrella, turning it into a projectile.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The Post also floated the idea that lightweight manhole covers — plastic or fiberglass — that have in some places replaced cast-iron ones and require a latch to stay in place are more prone to being dislodged, and that this perhaps was to blame.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
The utility company Con Edison said surveillance camera footage appeared to show that the hole cover was dislodged by a multi-axle truck that drove over it about 12 minutes before the woman fell in.
—Dave Collins, Fortune, 20 May 2026
In a statement, the company said video showed the hole cover was dislodged after a multi-axle truck drove over it.
—Madison Lambert, NBC news, 19 May 2026
If possible, vacuum out coils; this helps improve efficiency since dirt will get dislodged.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Orban’s loss in Hungary immediately dislodged Russia’s most powerful point of leverage in European politics.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 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
The divers also found a piece of the three-feet-by-three-feet, green, day-glow placard that had been bolted to the navigational channel marker before being smashed and dislodged by Pino’s boat, Pomares testified.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Utility officials said the hole cover had been dislodged by a truck.
—ABC News, 2 June 2026
Dana Weinger, 56, was enjoying a night out at Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator at Lake Marion in Summerton, South Carolina, with her husband and other family members Saturday night when a gust of wind dislodged an umbrella, turning it into a projectile.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The Post also floated the idea that lightweight manhole covers — plastic or fiberglass — that have in some places replaced cast-iron ones and require a latch to stay in place are more prone to being dislodged, and that this perhaps was to blame.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 22 May 2026
The utility company Con Edison said surveillance camera footage appeared to show that the hole cover was dislodged by a multi-axle truck that drove over it about 12 minutes before the woman fell in.
—Dave Collins, Fortune, 20 May 2026
In a statement, the company said video showed the hole cover was dislodged after a multi-axle truck drove over it.
—Madison Lambert, NBC news, 19 May 2026
If possible, vacuum out coils; this helps improve efficiency since dirt will get dislodged.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
Orban’s loss in Hungary immediately dislodged Russia’s most powerful point of leverage in European politics.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodged
Adjective
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Three children who were playing hide-and-seek spotted a cat floating on the surface of the water in the garden of an unoccupied semi-detached home.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Over time, the bond between the sliding frame and the glass can deteriorate, causing the moonroof glass to become detached while the car is operating.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The papery outer layers are removed before consumption, helping reduce exposure.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The freed men first served their sentences at the Ramo Verde military prison, but were transferred to the Lara prison five years ago.—
Gustavo Ocando Alex,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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The ministry identified the freed captives as Russian citizen Oleg Gret and Ukrainian citizen Yuri Yurov.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Detmers was still 15 pitches shy of his season-high when Suzuki pulled him.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The righty was later pulled after allowing singles to the first two batters of the fifth inning, both of whom later scored and counted against Morris’ statline.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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This strategy may be particularly useful for borrowers who are experiencing significant financial hardship and struggling to keep up with multiple unsecured debts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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The defense also highlighted the treatment of the Lachman fire scene, an area Haney said was never treated as a crime scene and was left unsecured for 12 days, when firefighters, emergency personnel, hikers, animals and vehicles all traversed the burn area.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Mickelson, who turns 56 next week, withdrew from professional golf this year because of family health reasons, last playing at the LIV Golf South Africa in March.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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In April 2025, just days after the federal court hearing, the LA County Board of Supervisors withdrew hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for LAHSA, opting to create a new county-run agency for homeless services.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 June 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 15 Jun. 2026.
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