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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Advertisement When high force is applied to the pad on the accelerator pedal, the pad may dislodge, or come lose, causing the pedal to become trapped in the interior trim, according to the traffic safety agency’s report.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Veteran experts on Jordan view King Abdullah II and his inner circle as contributing, directly and indirectly, to the unrest that could potentially dislodge his regime.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 4 Apr. 2024
Start by giving these items a good shake over the trash bin to dislodge anything that’s already loose.
—Kalina Newman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
To use this tool properly, use the bristle side first to essentially dislodge any food debris and plaque that might be stuck on your tongue.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
The loss of power is caused by an internal transmission failure of the K1 snag ring, which becomes dislodged.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
Some of the roughly 4,000 containers on board were dislodged in the collision, authorities said, with a few already in the water, or dangling precariously off the edge of the ship.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
Try removing it and using a toothbrush to dislodge the fuzz.
—Kalina Newman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
This one was dislodged by a storm and brought in as a rescue.
—Robin Soslow, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2024
Veteran experts on Jordan view King Abdullah II and his inner circle as contributing, directly and indirectly, to the unrest that could potentially dislodge his regime.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 4 Apr. 2024
Start by giving these items a good shake over the trash bin to dislodge anything that’s already loose.
—Kalina Newman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
To use this tool properly, use the bristle side first to essentially dislodge any food debris and plaque that might be stuck on your tongue.
—Daley Quinn, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2024
The loss of power is caused by an internal transmission failure of the K1 snag ring, which becomes dislodged.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
Some of the roughly 4,000 containers on board were dislodged in the collision, authorities said, with a few already in the water, or dangling precariously off the edge of the ship.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
Try removing it and using a toothbrush to dislodge the fuzz.
—Kalina Newman, Washington Post, 27 Mar. 2024
This one was dislodged by a storm and brought in as a rescue.
—Robin Soslow, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Dislodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislodge. Accessed 24 Apr. 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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