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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In the next game, Pegula dropped a point and showed her frustration by whacking a ball off the video wall behind the baseline, dislodging a little square panel.
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Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2024
Shake Fabric Before Washing One of the easiest ways to dislodge loose pet hair is simply to shake the items out prior to loading the washing machine.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024
Loading your audio article Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz first came to national attention for dislodging a Republican congressman from a rural district.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
The launch of an internet constellation underscores China's big space ambitions and Beijing's bid to dislodge the U.S. dominance in the sector as the technology battle between the two nations expands.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2024
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Howard Fendrich, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2024
Shake Fabric Before Washing One of the easiest ways to dislodge loose pet hair is simply to shake the items out prior to loading the washing machine.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024
Loading your audio article Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz first came to national attention for dislodging a Republican congressman from a rural district.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
The launch of an internet constellation underscores China's big space ambitions and Beijing's bid to dislodge the U.S. dominance in the sector as the technology battle between the two nations expands.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Dislodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislodge. Accessed 1 Oct. 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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