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
Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2024, nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for a faulty accelerator pedal that could become dislodged and stuck.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Use a regular rake to clean up and remove the dislodged debris and dispose of it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Maybe the violently dislodged potato chunk will put out someone’s eye?
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The crash caused wooden crates to become dislodged and several monkeys to escape into the roadside median.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
ABC News, 12 May 2026
Orban’s loss in Hungary immediately dislodged Russia’s most powerful point of leverage in European politics.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Seven years ago, CBS News Philadelphia reported that a powerful storm dislodged a drain pipe at Mount Zion Cemetery.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 5 May 2026
If the bolt becomes dislodged, the seat may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, raising the risk of injury, the agency said.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Sticks were flying, dislodged from their owners with hands, elbows, shoulders — probably even teeth if need be.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
And the ball, dislodged, dropped over it.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Maybe cycles of rain and drought dislodged it; maybe the Elbe’s current took it under.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
An entire section of bricks beneath the gable roof on the south side of the building appeared to have been dislodged in the storm.
—Matthew Kelly
april 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
An abrupt shut-in causes fines migration — when tiny particles of rock and clay within the porous materials become dislodged, settle, and severely plug the pore throats near the wellbore.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2024, nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for a faulty accelerator pedal that could become dislodged and stuck.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Use a regular rake to clean up and remove the dislodged debris and dispose of it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Maybe the violently dislodged potato chunk will put out someone’s eye?
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
The crash caused wooden crates to become dislodged and several monkeys to escape into the roadside median.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
No Labour prime minister has ever been dislodged, though Tony Blair announced his plan to resign in 2007 after a series of low-level resignations.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Orban’s loss in Hungary immediately dislodged Russia’s most powerful point of leverage in European politics.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
Seven years ago, CBS News Philadelphia reported that a powerful storm dislodged a drain pipe at Mount Zion Cemetery.
—Joe Holden, CBS News, 5 May 2026
If the bolt becomes dislodged, the seat may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, raising the risk of injury, the agency said.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Sticks were flying, dislodged from their owners with hands, elbows, shoulders — probably even teeth if need be.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 May 2026
And the ball, dislodged, dropped over it.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Maybe cycles of rain and drought dislodged it; maybe the Elbe’s current took it under.
—Literary Hub, 30 Apr. 2026
An entire section of bricks beneath the gable roof on the south side of the building appeared to have been dislodged in the storm.
—Matthew Kelly
april 29, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodged
Adjective
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The film centers on a pickpocket who survives by exploiting the desires of closeted men, until his detached worldview is upended when one of his marks returns seeking closeness rather than settling scores.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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This is one reason why a partner of someone with avoidant attachment may perceive their partner as emotionally unavailable, overly self-sufficient, detached or distant or resistant to commitment.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The National Park Service had removed the flag in February, citing federal guidance that limited the agency to displaying only the American, Interior Department and POW/MIA flags.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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An example cited was the use of voices of Drake and The Weeknd to produce Heart on My Sleeve, which went viral in 2023 and was later removed from music streaming services.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The ministry identified the freed captives as Russian citizen Oleg Gret and Ukrainian citizen Yuri Yurov.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The passage of time is cleverly conveyed through a variety of devices, from the sitcoms on Jacki’s TV screen (Cheers gives way to Seinfeld) and the age of the (offstage) dog that Jacki hopes to someday share and raise with a freed Nick.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Turkey is undoubtedly one of the pioneers in this field, but others have been steadily following in its footsteps, making many feel as though a carpet has been pulled from under them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Coach Matt Mowry was asked if Acuna was close to being pulled.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Spirit owes the Department of Treasury $136 million in an unsecured loan obtained during COVID-19.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Indeed, Paramount+ withdrew from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland in 2022 to make way for SkyShowtime.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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After the student protests against him, Schapiro withdrew from giving his speech at Georgetown.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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For now, though, Detroit’s automakers are leaning into the lucre that comes from selling millions of fossil-fuel vehicles in a rare moment of loosened regulation.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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Next, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave and use a microfiber cloth to wipe away all the loosened grime.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 20-year-old is fully committed to football, but largely unattached to his mobile device.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Gently separate the unattached part of each bunny ear and press down on the glue dots.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Dislodged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodged. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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