as in to remove
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 dislodge
The affected cars may have an airbag indicator light that can become loose or dislodged, meaning occupants may not know whether the passenger airbag is on or off, thus increasing the risk of injury.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 June 2025
British outlet Sky News had previously reported that up to 50,000 Russian troops were amassing on the Kharkiv border after Moscow successfully dislodged Ukrainian troops from the Russian border region of Kursk, where Kyiv gained a swathe of territory in the summer of 2024.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The lieutenant became separated from Torres and, in the confusion, the lieutenant’s face piece and helmet became dislodged, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025
Based on computer simulations, the researchers conclude that wave heights of around 50 meters lasting around 90 seconds were needed to dislodge it from its origin and move it to its resting place.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 5 June 2025
British outlet Sky News had previously reported that up to 50,000 Russian troops were amassing on the Kharkiv border after Moscow successfully dislodged Ukrainian troops from the Russian border region of Kursk, where Kyiv gained a swathe of territory in the summer of 2024.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
The lieutenant became separated from Torres and, in the confusion, the lieutenant’s face piece and helmet became dislodged, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025
Based on computer simulations, the researchers conclude that wave heights of around 50 meters lasting around 90 seconds were needed to dislodge it from its origin and move it to its resting place.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodge
Verb
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Kids who try to end-run this will have their streams removed and live chat disabled.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Florida Fish and Wildlife officials removed the alligators, allowing divers to recover a deceased male from the vehicle.—
Chris Anderson,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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In the Trump era, many have speculated about whether or to what degree the United States will withdraw from its leading role in the world.—
KORI SCHAKE,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has urged Tehran to allow the agency to inspect the sites, but Iran is yet to agree, and has threatened to withdraw cooperation with the watchdog.—
Claire Cameron,
semafor.com,
24 June 2025
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Brands began to pull together resources to support refugees.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
13 Feb. 2023
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The 13-minute performance will likely call for a healthy dose of vibrant, colored lighting to pull it all together.—
Kelly Allen,
House Beautiful,
10 Feb. 2023
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“Dislodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodge. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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