as in removes
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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Back in a hotel room on Fifth Avenue, Goldberg-Polin removes her jacket and sits down on a couch to speak with a reporter.—
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The new law removes the certificate of need requirement for facilities with four or fewer beds, a major obstacle that previously hindered their creation.—
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Louisville Courier Journal,
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The proposal relies on these forces to handle security as the Israeli military gradually withdraws from Gaza.—
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CNN Money,
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If America now withdraws from its leadership role in diplomatic efforts to end the war, the bloodshed will only continue.—
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Time,
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Within minutes, the driver pulls back onto the road to haul the feed to an Algoma dairy farm, where livestock will eat it.—
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Unlacquered brass pulls will also bring out the richness in light ochre, and a lightly veined marble or creamy quartz will add softness, keeping the entire palette feeling expansive.—
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Better Homes & Gardens,
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“Dislodges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodges. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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