as in removing
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 dislodging
Prevent aphids by avoiding overfertilization, watering consistently, using mulch, and dislodging pests manually.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Hologic started a recall in January following reports of metal and plastic pieces dislodging from the needles and getting stuck in patients’ bodies.
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Annika Inampudi,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Rinse the pan with hot water, dislodging any remaining bits of food with a sponge or pot scrubber.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Trump blasted Cassidy as voters went to polls Trump called out Cassidy again as Pelican State voters were flocking to the polls, further underscoring his commitment to dislodging GOP dissenters.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
Beijing has made major economic inroads across South America in recent decades, dislodging the US to become the region’s biggest trading partner.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Easier, maybe, to imagine Blume rejecting the general proposition of an author biography, which seeks to root a subject’s work in their specific experiences, dislodging them from a supposedly neutral or unmarked position.
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Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
Add on an ear cleaning for 168 renminbi, a service that involves dislodging earwax with a tuning fork.
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Erin Vivid Riley,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Easier, maybe, to imagine Blume rejecting the general proposition of an author biography, which seeks to root a subject’s work in their specific experiences, dislodging them from a supposedly neutral or unmarked position.
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Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
Hologic started a recall in January following reports of metal and plastic pieces dislodging from the needles and getting stuck in patients’ bodies.
—
Annika Inampudi,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Rinse the pan with hot water, dislodging any remaining bits of food with a sponge or pot scrubber.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Trump blasted Cassidy as voters went to polls Trump called out Cassidy again as Pelican State voters were flocking to the polls, further underscoring his commitment to dislodging GOP dissenters.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
Beijing has made major economic inroads across South America in recent decades, dislodging the US to become the region’s biggest trading partner.
—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Easier, maybe, to imagine Blume rejecting the general proposition of an author biography, which seeks to root a subject’s work in their specific experiences, dislodging them from a supposedly neutral or unmarked position.
—
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
Add on an ear cleaning for 168 renminbi, a service that involves dislodging earwax with a tuning fork.
—
Erin Vivid Riley,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Easier, maybe, to imagine Blume rejecting the general proposition of an author biography, which seeks to root a subject’s work in their specific experiences, dislodging them from a supposedly neutral or unmarked position.
—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodging
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Regular care prevents yellowing by removing oils and buildup that dull fabrics over time.
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Bart Jansen Trump called the court removing restrictions on political spending a victory for Republicans and free speech.
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Serena Williams is withdrawing from Wimbledon doubles competition after injuring her knee at the tournament earlier this week.
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In an interview with The Sacramento Bee Wednesday, the labor leader behind Proposition 40 accused Newsom of failing to propose any alternative ahead of the June 25 deadline for withdrawing ballot measures.
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And often, data centers are pulling from municipal water supplies, Anisfeld said.
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Haaland’s winning goal came after another bout of yanking and pulling; the striker tried to free himself by slapping the defender’s arm away, eventually just carrying on regardless.
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“Dislodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodging. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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