as in pulled
to draw out by force or with effort
uprooted the old bridge's pilings upon the completion of its replacement
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Recent Examples of uprooted
In 2015, the founders laid off the entire team, took a $150,000 emergency loan from Zhao’s mother, and uprooted to lower-cost Japan.
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Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Thunderstorms and wind gusts of more than 80 mph were reported in Frederick, South Dakota, on Wednesday, leaving buildings damaged, a radio tower and power lines toppled, and trees uprooted.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 June 2026
On the heels of Operation Metro Surge, the massive immigration enforcement that uprooted everyday life for many people in the Twin Cities, local community members are being honored for their bravery in documenting the events.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
The Pontiac Gazette newspaper in Oakland County reported storm damage included apple and peach trees uprooted or twisted, churches destroyed, and cemetery tombstones blown down.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The pandemic also played a part as parents chose charter schools or uprooted to other districts and states to find in-person learning.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
No, the folks in Western Washington haven’t entirely forgotten – or forgiven – the way the Sonics franchise was uprooted in 2008.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
In her front yard, two blue spruce trees that Burvee had planted 41 years ago were uprooted and lay on their sides.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Thunderstorms and wind gusts of more than 80 mph were reported in Frederick, South Dakota, on Wednesday, leaving buildings damaged, a radio tower and power lines toppled, and trees uprooted.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 4 June 2026
On the heels of Operation Metro Surge, the massive immigration enforcement that uprooted everyday life for many people in the Twin Cities, local community members are being honored for their bravery in documenting the events.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
The Pontiac Gazette newspaper in Oakland County reported storm damage included apple and peach trees uprooted or twisted, churches destroyed, and cemetery tombstones blown down.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Many trees will be snapped or uprooted, blocking numerous roads.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
The pandemic also played a part as parents chose charter schools or uprooted to other districts and states to find in-person learning.
—Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
No, the folks in Western Washington haven’t entirely forgotten – or forgiven – the way the Sonics franchise was uprooted in 2008.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
In her front yard, two blue spruce trees that Burvee had planted 41 years ago were uprooted and lay on their sides.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprooted
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Detmers was still 15 pitches shy of his season-high when Suzuki pulled him.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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The righty was later pulled after allowing singles to the first two batters of the fifth inning, both of whom later scored and counted against Morris’ statline.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Well, that individual that has extracted themselves from that social context, that story of their experience kind of ends there.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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About six months later, in March of this year, investigators received confirmation that a DNA profile was extracted from the remains.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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But the suspicion the US wasn’t really a football nation was compounded at the opening ceremony, after Diana Ross danced the length of the pitch to take a penalty kick and yanked the ball far left of the goal, which was unfortunately rigged to split apart to simulate a wonder-strike.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The Venice Biennale opened its most chaotic and contested edition in recent memory on May 9, with the prestigious Golden Lion yanked from contention after the jury quit in protest of Israel’s and Russia’s participation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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When peacemakers finally pried apart Slaughter and Dropo, Slaughter had his jersey ripped, but Dropo had taken the more telling punches.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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On May 5, three people dressed in waterproof hip waders and other protective gear pried open a maintenance hole cover and descended into the sewer on a street in Queens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 June 2026
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Elsewhere on the ruby red carpet, Greta Lee paid homage to beloved cowgirl, Jessie, brought to life by Joan Cusack in all five films, wearing a red and white spherical, one-shoulder gown plucked straight from the Christian Dior spring 2026 couture runway.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Either way, what ancient musicians realized is that changing the length of a string also changed its vibration when plucked, which in turn changed the musical pitch.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
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“Uprooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprooted. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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