as in removed
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 dislodged
Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 3 Jan. 2025
Conley immediately performed the Heimlich maneuver — also known as abdominal thrusts — on Isaiah Rodriguez, which dislodged the grape.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The victim only became dislodged from the vehicle after Behling sideswiped a parked car.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
The animal tumbled down a slope into the man, who was also struck by rocks dislodged by the bear.
—CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
First, a solid pick from Towns in the paint; then, a handoff screen from Hart; and finally, another mammoth screen from Towns that dislodged Suggs entirely.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
Carlos Sainz dislodged a manhole cover during the first practice.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Then, power lines and trees dislodged Megan and her father.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Her books are full of people who have been dislodged from one place and set down in another.
—James Marcus, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
Colorado 96 and Colorado 165 at McKenzie Junction in Custer County were closed Sunday afternoon after large slabs of earth dislodged and tumbled onto the roadway.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 3 Jan. 2025
Conley immediately performed the Heimlich maneuver — also known as abdominal thrusts — on Isaiah Rodriguez, which dislodged the grape.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
The victim only became dislodged from the vehicle after Behling sideswiped a parked car.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
The animal tumbled down a slope into the man, who was also struck by rocks dislodged by the bear.
—CBS News, 17 Dec. 2024
First, a solid pick from Towns in the paint; then, a handoff screen from Hart; and finally, another mammoth screen from Towns that dislodged Suggs entirely.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
Carlos Sainz dislodged a manhole cover during the first practice.
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Then, power lines and trees dislodged Megan and her father.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Her books are full of people who have been dislodged from one place and set down in another.
—James Marcus, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodged
Adjective
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In addition to the main floor porch, the property has a large detached deck close to shore for waterside entertaining. Take a look around...—
Audrey Kennedy,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The property comes with a detached garage with a stylish glass garage door and a car charger.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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My wanting was the leash that pulled me through my life.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
4 Jan. 2025
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Historically, bitcoin has pulled back as much as 80% from the cycle peak.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The child had found an unsecured handgun in his home and put the gun into his backpack before going to school at Lee Hill Elementary School in Spotsylvania County on Monday, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Authorities in Texas arrested a woman who was allegedly driving under the influence while a 5-month-old was in a car seat, unsecured, in her vehicle — but didn't appear to realize the baby was there, police said.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Belichick, always an insular coach, further withdrew during that season amid his team’s struggles, according to team sources with knowledge of the situation.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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In response, Hungary withdrew its stake from the bank, marking a rare concession in its complex balancing act between East and West.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And there was a lot more customization available — like protection against water backup and coverage for sheds and other unattached structures.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
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Season-ending surgeries for Grant Williams (ACL) and Brandon Miller (right wrist) were like sticking an unattached pump needle into the air hole on a basketball, completely deflating it.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing undone beauty, great outerwear and proportions.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
2 Mar. 2025
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An elevated messy bun has the same undone look as your on-the-go style, just with more precision and prep.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other policies vastly expand federal power, such as his expansion of an imperial presidency unbound by congressional or judicial restraint.—
Steven Greenhut,
Orange County Register,
21 Feb. 2025
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Casa Batlló and Casa Milá give you a glimpse into the fluid thoughts and unbound creativity that make Gaudi’s works architectural wonders.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Dislodged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodged. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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