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
Subsequent studies have not shown a relationship between the MMR vaccine and autism, but despite the absence of evidence, the idea took hold and has proven difficult to dislodge.
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Terri Levien, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
Place the blade into the opening and pull it toward you to dislodge crumbs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Now' Kerrville Pets Alive! and Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter are also working to rescue and recover animals dislodged by the flood.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Practicality Will Prevail Trying to dislodge AGI as a kind of north star for the AI community is a nearly impossible ask.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
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Terri Levien, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
Place the blade into the opening and pull it toward you to dislodge crumbs.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 July 2025
Now' Kerrville Pets Alive! and Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter are also working to rescue and recover animals dislodged by the flood.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Practicality Will Prevail Trying to dislodge AGI as a kind of north star for the AI community is a nearly impossible ask.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for dislodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodge
Verb
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The handle snaps on and can be removed entirely or replaced with a strap.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
20 July 2025
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The work includes removing asphalt surface and placing new waterproofing, a new asphalt surface and associated items.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Stanley said crews were initially able to fight the fire near a chlorine leak at a water treatment facility, but eventually had to withdraw due to safety concerns for pilots who could breathe toxic fumes.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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Topline Half of the roughly 4,000 National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles last month amid immigration raid protests will be withdrawn, the Trump administration announced Tuesday, calling off the soldiers weeks after California Gov. Gavin Newsom unsuccessfully tried to block their deployment.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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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 30 Jul. 2025.
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