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 remainder are easy to dislodge with the use of strong high-pressure blasts of water from a hose.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
That could be a risky scenario, because air turbulence could dislodge a child from an adult’s arms, the pediatricians say.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The sequences in the match are iconic and are still very memorable to this day, with Foley losing a tooth and having another dislodged which was seen in his nose throughout the end of the match.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
If the latter is true, dislodging Cuomo’s lead will be difficult.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
That could be a risky scenario, because air turbulence could dislodge a child from an adult’s arms, the pediatricians say.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
The sequences in the match are iconic and are still very memorable to this day, with Foley losing a tooth and having another dislodged which was seen in his nose throughout the end of the match.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
If the latter is true, dislodging Cuomo’s lead will be difficult.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dislodge
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“Dislodge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dislodge. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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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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