dislodging

verb

present participle of dislodge
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 Villa have carried their own high wage bill in recent seasons, dislodging Tottenham from the top six, but that has required them to sell to balance the books and remain compliant with financial rules. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 The covers are shut for street races because the supercars create aerodynamic suction capable of lifting and dislodging manhole covers. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Prevent aphids by avoiding overfertilization, watering consistently, using mulch, and dislodging pests manually. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodging
  1. removing
  2. withdrawing
  3. pulling
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  • The purpose of the system is therefore to create coherence without removing the judgment required to communicate with sensitivity.
    — Goran Paun, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • From removing stubborn stains to softening scratchy towels, vinegar consistently tackles the problems that detergents and fabric softeners sometimes leave behind.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of removing
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  • Van Aert’s victory extends his lead over Brennan to 65 points in the uncompetitive green jersey contest, with his only realistic rival, Lidl-Trek’s Mads Pedersen, withdrawing from the race earlier this week.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The council eventually agreed in May to delay implementation of the minimum wage increase by 18 months in exchange for the business coalition withdrawing the gross receipts measure.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of withdrawing
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  • Havertz pulling to the right, combined with the snappier passing of Rice, is what brought their equaliser.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Even average Big Ten linemen are pulling $400,000 or more these days.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of pulling

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“Dislodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodging. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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