dislodge
verb
dis·lodge
(ˌ)dis-ˈläj 
dislodged; dislodging; dislodges
1
: to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
2
: to force out of a secure or settled position
dislodged the rock with a shovel
: to leave a place previously occupied
Examples of dislodge in a Sentence
The earthquake dislodged several boulders from the cliff.
He kicked at the stone to dislodge it.
The army has dislodged enemy forces from their stronghold.
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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Sink the tool into the ground and use leverage to dislodge the rhizomes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2025
If only a light webbing is found use of the strong water spray to dislodge the mites might work.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
Getty Images Johnson Health Tech Trading has issued a voluntary recall of the product due to reports that the weight plates on the dumbbells can dislodge from the handle during use, which poses an impact hazard.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for dislodge
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“Dislodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislodge. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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dislodge
verb
dis·lodge
(ˈ)dis-ˈläj
: to force out of a place especially of rest, hiding, or defense
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