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
An international coalition beat back the Islamic State, dislodging its hold over its caliphate in 2019 and forcing it to lose its grip on its territory.
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Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani, The Dial, 25 Mar. 2025
Watch Hall pressure Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin along the boards, dislodge the puck and shuffle it ahead to Walker.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 13 May 2025
This pollen can only be dislodged by a strong breeze or by the frenzied wing-flapping of bumblebees or solitary bees.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
If the grille cover can be removed from the unit, rinse it under cool running water to dislodge dust, hair, and other debris, or submerge it in soapy water, using a soft-bristle brush, sponge, or dishcloth to clean between the vent slats.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
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Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani, The Dial, 25 Mar. 2025
Watch Hall pressure Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin along the boards, dislodge the puck and shuffle it ahead to Walker.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 13 May 2025
This pollen can only be dislodged by a strong breeze or by the frenzied wing-flapping of bumblebees or solitary bees.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025
If the grille cover can be removed from the unit, rinse it under cool running water to dislodge dust, hair, and other debris, or submerge it in soapy water, using a soft-bristle brush, sponge, or dishcloth to clean between the vent slats.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodge
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So everybody that's in the United States, and in this case in Puerto Rico, without an immigration status, needs to be removed or deported.—
Adrian Florido,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission sent a licensed trapper to remove the injured alligator, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2025
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Greenwood never played for his boyhood club again, despite the charges being dropped in February 2023 when the prosecution’s main witness withdrew her cooperation.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Macron made the remarks as the U.S. is considering withdrawing troops from Europe to shift them to the Indo-Pacific.—
DAVID RISING,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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