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 And he was tasked with dislodging one very large, very clingy monkey off the team’s back. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The civil war erupted in April 2023, when the RSF launched attacks across the country aimed at dislodging its rival, the Sudanese military. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodging
  1. removing
  2. withdrawing
  3. pulling
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  • But automakers like Tesla, Volkswagen and Volvo have been removing AM radios from some newer models over the past few years, especially electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, since EV motors affect the sound.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Compatible Galaxy phones use Galaxy AI Photo Assist, which includes tools for moving, removing and adding objects in a photo.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of removing
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  • Bass pushed for a bill in the state Legislature that would have reduced taxes on apartment buildings but ended up withdrawing it.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • San Antonio police have advised bank customers to stay alert when withdrawing cash and watch for anyone who may be following them.
    — Jacob Beltran, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of withdrawing
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  • Safe haven demand temporarily outweighed inflation fears, prompting capital to exit risk assets and flow into the Treasury market, thereby pulling yields lower.
    — , CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Through July, O’Hare held a cash advantage of $707,000 to Simmons’s $67,000, with his campaign pulling $135,000 from oil and gas companies alone.
    — Rachel Royster. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Dislodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodging. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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