as in removes
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 dislodges
Charlamagne’s ascension — and that of Rory and Mal, Joe Budden’s former cohorts who have also been picked up by Netflix — dislodges the journalistic values from a mainstreaming of rap discourse.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
But Kikuo and Shunsuke are, which dislodges them from a world fixed in place.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Nov. 2025
Not only does Sarr appear not to sense Duren approaching, but Duren, who had at least a 25-pound weight advantage, dislodges Sarr from his position as the ball begins to descend.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
But Kikuo and Shunsuke are, which dislodges them from a world fixed in place.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Nov. 2025
Not only does Sarr appear not to sense Duren approaching, but Duren, who had at least a 25-pound weight advantage, dislodges Sarr from his position as the ball begins to descend.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dislodges
Verb
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Taking ownership removes friction and increases follow-through.—
Brian Page,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The bill also removes administrative requirements like licensing, inspection, additional insurance thresholds, professional management mandates and conditional-use permits.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … POLITICS DEAL BREAKER – Government shutdown looms as key negotiator withdraws support for funding package.—
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FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The law is implemented across a number of scenarios, including if the President dies or resigns while in office under Section 1 or the President themselves withdraws from the position, which can be temporarily, under Section 3.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Carolyn pulls him in for a kiss.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The backward shift showed less recovery, likely because gravity pulls downward rather than forward, so some effects of spaceflight on brain position may last longer than others.—
Rachael Seidler,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Dislodges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dislodges. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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