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
Heavy rains can dislodge nests, sending baby squirrels and birds plummeting to the ground.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
Anne Boleyn not only dislodged Henry VIII’s wife in her bid to become queen, but also his mistress—her own elder sister.
—Esther Freud, Vogue, 2 July 2025
Harsh winds can dislodge composting ingredients from open piles and send compost bins, lids, and tarps flying.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Another method is to take a plant cutting, place it in a container with alcohol and shake to dislodge and view them in the wash, says Bertone.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 8 July 2025
Anne Boleyn not only dislodged Henry VIII’s wife in her bid to become queen, but also his mistress—her own elder sister.
—Esther Freud, Vogue, 2 July 2025
Harsh winds can dislodge composting ingredients from open piles and send compost bins, lids, and tarps flying.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Another method is to take a plant cutting, place it in a container with alcohol and shake to dislodge and view them in the wash, says Bertone.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dislodge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodge
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When flushing internal pipes, aerators should be removed first (if applicable), prior to flushing.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Grinding the coffee coarsely expedites the filtering of the cold brew, while double-straining — first through a fine-mesh sieve, then through cheesecloth — removes even the finest sediment, as well as much of the oils, and produces the cleanest, brightest cup.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Fear of one day having a family member detained or deported is linked with upticks in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a chronic anxiety that leads children and adolescents to avoid school or withdraw from public life, the study said.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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DuPage County has several ways to pay bills, including electronically by having funds withdrawn from a savings or checking account; by credit card, including Visa, MasterCard or Discover; via a wire transfer; or by having a bank write the check.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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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 22 Aug. 2025.
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