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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Baking soda absorbs oil and moisture, helps dislodge dirt that causes stains, and removes odors.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Ryan Pulock tried to dislodge him from the net-front area.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
For light cleaning, technicians sometimes spray frozen carbon monoxide across the surface to dislodge the dust.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Trentman was wearing a helmet but it was dislodged due to the force of the impact.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Ryan Pulock tried to dislodge him from the net-front area.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
For light cleaning, technicians sometimes spray frozen carbon monoxide across the surface to dislodge the dust.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Trentman was wearing a helmet but it was dislodged due to the force of the impact.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 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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