dislocating

present participle of dislocate
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislocating
Verb
  • On Thursday, Waterloo Records announced that the iconic store will be changing ownership and relocating from 600 North Lamar Blvd in 2025 after 35 years of business at this location.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The couple signed a multiyear deal with Netflix, reported to be worth $100 million after stepping back from their royal roles and relocating to her home state of California in 2020.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Robertson had a good sequence throwing a big hit on Gage Goncalves and disrupting his shot attempt seconds later.
    Omar White, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Artificial intelligence is already disrupting numerous sectors across society.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.
    Amanda Svachula, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • But the $12 billion decline in his fortune has more to do with asset shuffling than stock price movement.
    Julie Goldenberg, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • James has been shuffling back and forth between the NBA and the G League.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • New Ways of Getting Around In 2025, unique transportation options are shifting the way travelers explore the world.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • As of next year, the European Film Academy is shifting its gala from December to mid-January to better position the EFAs in the award season.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Don’t come over here disturbing my peace if mahogany queens aren’t your preferred type.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Crimping is the process of severing a crop at the base and laying it over to create a decomposing thatch/mulch layer for the garden without disturbing the soil.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.
    Hugh Cameron, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Dislocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislocating. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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