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
The palatial property looks like it has been uprooted from Italy with terracotta tiles on the roof and rows of Renaissance arches.
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Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Marron said the Silverado smashed through the steel fence surrounding the house and uprooted a 30-year-old peach tree in the front yard before breaking through the wall.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
The damaging winds uprooted trees and tore roof shingles in neighborhoods around Carmichael, knocking out power to more than 13,000 SMUD customers in Sacramento’s northeast suburbs.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That change is something William Ritter has noticed too, since floodwaters uprooted his gardens and apple trees.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Powerful gusts ripped through properties, uprooted trees from the ground and knocked down lampposts, according to state media.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
It’s been five years since the budding tech giant Palantir Technologies uprooted the company’s headquarters from Silicon Valley to Denver, hoping to plant itself in the emerging tech hub and escape protests that had erupted both within the company and outside its doors.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
In 2005, Israel had uprooted about 8,000 settlers from Gaza, ceding the territory to Palestinian control.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
The tornadoes damaged homes; uprooted, damaged or snapped numerous trees; snapped utility poles and destroyed outbuildings, according to the Weather Service.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2025
Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Marron said the Silverado smashed through the steel fence surrounding the house and uprooted a 30-year-old peach tree in the front yard before breaking through the wall.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2025
The damaging winds uprooted trees and tore roof shingles in neighborhoods around Carmichael, knocking out power to more than 13,000 SMUD customers in Sacramento’s northeast suburbs.
—Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That change is something William Ritter has noticed too, since floodwaters uprooted his gardens and apple trees.
—Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
Powerful gusts ripped through properties, uprooted trees from the ground and knocked down lampposts, according to state media.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
It’s been five years since the budding tech giant Palantir Technologies uprooted the company’s headquarters from Silicon Valley to Denver, hoping to plant itself in the emerging tech hub and escape protests that had erupted both within the company and outside its doors.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 17 Aug. 2025
In 2005, Israel had uprooted about 8,000 settlers from Gaza, ceding the territory to Palestinian control.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
The tornadoes damaged homes; uprooted, damaged or snapped numerous trees; snapped utility poles and destroyed outbuildings, according to the Weather Service.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uprooted
Verb
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Mahomes pulled the Chiefs within one in the third quarter.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The drawstring waist is adjustable and has a stretchy waistband for improved comfort even when pulled tight.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Abboud and his mother, whose name is Najlaa, were safely extracted from the Gaza Strip on Thursday, though the location has not been disclosed in this reporting for their protection.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Once extracted, the team combined all of the shell remnants into a microgel similar to many standard skincare products.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In another instance, the museum spotlights a story about an unplanned sinking of the Orca, when a production boat that was pulling the onscreen boat went too fast and yanked out the Orca’s planking.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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In fact, Labyrinth was yanked from some theaters less than a month after its release.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The complaint alleges that Moseley interfered with her players’ mental health treatment, pried into players’ personal and romantic lives and threatened players about scholarships and playing time.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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The linchpin isn't just at risk; it's being actively pried loose.—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Minimalist The latest crop of sleek, minimal leather jackets feel plucked from Gwyneth Paltrow in the 90s, in the best possible way.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 2025
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There were no stoves in the cabins, so Huse plucked native oranges off the trees to make everyone freezer pies.—
Gabrielle Calise,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Uprooted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uprooted. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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