dislodge
verb
dis·lodge
(ˌ)dis-ˈläj 
dislodged; dislodging; dislodges
1
: to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
2
: to force out of a secure or settled position
dislodged the rock with a shovel
: to leave a place previously occupied
Examples of dislodge in a Sentence
The earthquake dislodged several boulders from the cliff.
He kicked at the stone to dislodge it.
The army has dislodged enemy forces from their stronghold.
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The forward is not blessed with pace, unlike Michail Antonio, and faces a challenge to dislodge the Jamaica international from the starting XI.
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Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
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Allison Jaslow often goes to Arlington National Cemetery to visit the fallen.
—The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Keep lightweight items secured between the spokes to prevent them from becoming dislodged during the cycle and blocking the water jets or sprayer arms.
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—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
But after all of that talk of a 127 Hours-style rescue, Avery merely has to dislocate the woman’s elbow to dislodge her arm and bring her safely to shore.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 Oct. 2024
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Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024
Vance plodded on, trying to dislodge some bit of affinity.
08.26.2024
Trump’s Grave Photo Op
Allison Jaslow often goes to Arlington National Cemetery to visit the fallen.
—The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
Keep lightweight items secured between the spokes to prevent them from becoming dislodged during the cycle and blocking the water jets or sprayer arms.
5.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
But after all of that talk of a 127 Hours-style rescue, Avery merely has to dislocate the woman’s elbow to dislodge her arm and bring her safely to shore.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Dislodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislodge. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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dislodge
verb
dis·lodge
(ˈ)dis-ˈläj
: to force out of a place especially of rest, hiding, or defense
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