dislodging

present participle of dislodge

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dislodging The breast tumor cells appear to gain access to the fat cells’ content by poking a straw-like structure into the fat cells and then dislodging the lipids stored there. Linda Carroll, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025 The bull responded by giving the dog a swift kick to the jaw, dislodging one of the pet's teeth. Kelli Bender, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodging
Verb
  • This stopper keeps non-sparkling wine fresh for up to 10 days after opening by removing air from the bottle using vacuum-sealer technology.
    L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
  • By removing conservative areas and replacing them with more Democrat-leaning areas.
    Laura Koval, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Instead, agriculture accounts for nearly 90% of water usage, including withdrawing non-renewable water reserves.
    Nik Kowsar, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Harry has twice sued Associated Newspapers for libel, winning one case and withdrawing the other, while his wife Meghan has also won a privacy lawsuit against the publisher.
    Michael Holden, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Shepp announced that Veal earned the rare Girl Scout Saving Award, an accolade reserved for monumental acts of bravery; Veal, along with her mother, helped save the life of a Sand City Beach fisherman who lost his footing and collapsed, pulling him ashore.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The profile image on the chat features a behind-the-scenes snapshot of Bailey with his on-screen brothers Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton) and Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton) pulling silly faces.
    Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Dislodging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodging. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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