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
Anticipate the play, get into position, jam those skates into the ice, get a strong and wide base and dare the other guy to dislodge you.
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Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
His backing of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in 2023 did little to dislodge the Californian's right-wing detractors, who only relented after 15 grueling ballots.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
The Heimlich maneuver is a first-aid method recommended by most health organizations, which uses abdominal thrusts to dislodge an obstruction from a person’s windpipe.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
Use vinegar or salt: To help boost the cleaning power of each soak by helping to dislodge stubborn dirt or pests.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
His backing of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in 2023 did little to dislodge the Californian's right-wing detractors, who only relented after 15 grueling ballots.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
The Heimlich maneuver is a first-aid method recommended by most health organizations, which uses abdominal thrusts to dislodge an obstruction from a person’s windpipe.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 30 Dec. 2024
Use vinegar or salt: To help boost the cleaning power of each soak by helping to dislodge stubborn dirt or pests.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for dislodge
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After harvesting, remove all but 1 to 2 inches of the edible carrot greens, rinse and thoroughly dry the roots, and store your carrot harvest in your fridge, freezer, or root cellar—or preserve it with pickling or canning.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Feb. 2025
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The whole Metal Detox line is designed to reduce breakage and preserve hair color by removing metal particles, which can accumulate on hair fibers through diet and hard water.—
Louryn Strampe,
WIRED,
2 Feb. 2025
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Drake withdrew that legal action earlier this month and then filed the defamation suit.—
Shannon Power,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The mandate also targets oil and gas leasing in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and again revokes the conservation status of 28 million acres of public land that had been withdrawn from mineral and energy development since 1971.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 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 9 Feb. 2025.
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