Dislodge
verb
To remove something or someone from a place or position that they are stuck in.
Firefighters managed to dislodge the cat from the tree.
Often appears as...
- dislodge from
- dislodge something
verb
To make something change its position by applying a force.
The earthquake was powerful enough to dislodge several boulders.
Often appears as...
- dislodge a boulder
- dislodge by force
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To remove someone from power or a position of authority.
The party was dislodged from power after the scandal.
Often appears as...
- dislodge from power
- dislodge the incumbent
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
verb
To remove something or someone from a place or position that they are stuck in.
Firefighters managed to dislodge the cat from the tree.
Often appears as...
- dislodge from
- dislodge something
verb
To make something change its position by applying a force.
The earthquake was powerful enough to dislodge several boulders.
Often appears as...
- dislodge a boulder
- dislodge by force
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To remove someone from power or a position of authority.
The party was dislodged from power after the scandal.
Often appears as...
- dislodge from power
- dislodge the incumbent
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Obstruction
Use 'dislodge' when referring to removing obstacles or obstructions that are wedged or stuck.
He used a stick to dislodge the leaves stuck in the drain.
Pro Tip 2/3Difficulty Implied
'Dislodge' implies that some effort or difficulty is involved in the removal process.
After struggling for an hour, they managed to dislodge the heavy rock.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
Although 'dislodge' can be used for people in some contexts, it's more common with inanimate objects.
The storm's winds were strong enough to dislodge roof tiles.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Obstruction
Use 'dislodge' when referring to removing obstacles or obstructions that are wedged or stuck.
He used a stick to dislodge the leaves stuck in the drain.
Pro Tip 2/3Difficulty Implied
'Dislodge' implies that some effort or difficulty is involved in the removal process.
After struggling for an hour, they managed to dislodge the heavy rock.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
Although 'dislodge' can be used for people in some contexts, it's more common with inanimate objects.
The storm's winds were strong enough to dislodge roof tiles.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Obstruction
Use 'dislodge' when referring to removing obstacles or obstructions that are wedged or stuck.
He used a stick to dislodge the leaves stuck in the drain.
Pro Tip 2/3Difficulty Implied
'Dislodge' implies that some effort or difficulty is involved in the removal process.
After struggling for an hour, they managed to dislodge the heavy rock.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for People
Although 'dislodge' can be used for people in some contexts, it's more common with inanimate objects.
The storm's winds were strong enough to dislodge roof tiles.
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How do solar panels...
and effective storage of energy. The efficiency of the cell itself is a challenge, too. If sunlight is reflected instead of absorbed, or if dislodged electrons fall back into a hole before going through the circuit, that photon's energy is lost. The most efficient solar cell yet
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Owlet vs. Hawk Moth PIPE...
tiny primate called a bush baby finds a praying mantis finger lickin good okay time for this outlet to tie on the feedbag but what the heck turns out the hawk moth is protected by a dense layer of microscopic scales the force of the owl at grabbing them off dislodges its
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Why do we itch? - Emma...
The leading theory is that our skin has evolved to be acutely aware of touch so that we're equipped to deal with risks from the outside world. Think about it. Our automatic scratching response would dislodge anything harmful that's potentially lurking on our skin,
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What happens when you...
The culprit is a protein called tau. Usually, tau proteins support tiny tubes inside our axons called microtubules. It's thought that repeated subconcussive hits damage the microtubules, causing the tau proteins to dislodge and clump together.
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Baby Owl vs. Hawk Moth PIPE...
the hawk moth is protected by a dense layer of microscopic scales the force of the outlet grabbing them off dislodges it scales making it one slippery meal to hold on to what the hawkmoth didn't plan for is the hunger and tenacity of the
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Safari Live - Day 269 PIPE...
advanced version of this foot structures when the these various tassels or carpals and phalanges are fused together and extraordinarily lengthened to create a hoof what pretty ZUP she's dislodged her cubs off to the left there
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Safari Live - Day 7 PIPE...
always a spot that elephants liked they always like to stop here for a dust bath so apparently it's really good dust there and the dust her she just helps to dislodge any parasites that might be on
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What It's Like To Be a...
without being afraid for their lives. War is dislocating. It gets inside your body and makes you into a thing, a corpse. It can dislodge empathy, hope and joy
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Owlet vs. Hawk Moth PIPE...
what the heck turns out the hawk moth is protected by a dense layer of microscopic scales the force of the owlet grabbing them off dislodges its scales
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Why Are These Fish...
In the frenzy, many eggs are dislodged. Once flicked out of the sand, they won't survive.
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How do solar panels...
and effective storage of energy. The efficiency of the cell itself is a challenge, too. If sunlight is reflected instead of absorbed, or if dislodged electrons fall back into a hole before going through the circuit, that photon's energy is lost. The most efficient solar cell yet
Video examples
Owlet vs. Hawk Moth PIPE...
tiny primate called a bush baby finds a praying mantis finger lickin good okay time for this outlet to tie on the feedbag but what the heck turns out the hawk moth is protected by a dense layer of microscopic scales the force of the owl at grabbing them off dislodges its
Video examples
Why do we itch? - Emma...
The leading theory is that our skin has evolved to be acutely aware of touch so that we're equipped to deal with risks from the outside world. Think about it. Our automatic scratching response would dislodge anything harmful that's potentially lurking on our skin,
Video examples
What happens when you...
The culprit is a protein called tau. Usually, tau proteins support tiny tubes inside our axons called microtubules. It's thought that repeated subconcussive hits damage the microtubules, causing the tau proteins to dislodge and clump together.
Video examples
Baby Owl vs. Hawk Moth PIPE...
the hawk moth is protected by a dense layer of microscopic scales the force of the outlet grabbing them off dislodges it scales making it one slippery meal to hold on to what the hawkmoth didn't plan for is the hunger and tenacity of the
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 269 PIPE...
advanced version of this foot structures when the these various tassels or carpals and phalanges are fused together and extraordinarily lengthened to create a hoof what pretty ZUP she's dislodged her cubs off to the left there
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 7 PIPE...
always a spot that elephants liked they always like to stop here for a dust bath so apparently it's really good dust there and the dust her she just helps to dislodge any parasites that might be on
Video examples
What It's Like To Be a...
without being afraid for their lives. War is dislocating. It gets inside your body and makes you into a thing, a corpse. It can dislodge empathy, hope and joy
Video examples
Owlet vs. Hawk Moth PIPE...
what the heck turns out the hawk moth is protected by a dense layer of microscopic scales the force of the owlet grabbing them off dislodges its scales
Video examples
Why Are These Fish...
In the frenzy, many eggs are dislodged. Once flicked out of the sand, they won't survive.
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Quote examples
David Quammen
American Scientist
We're shaking loose viruses and dislodging them from their natural ecological limitations, places where they aren't very abundant and have competition, even within a single animal. We introduce them into a new, rich habitat called the human population, where they can flourish more abundantly and cause more trouble.
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Corazon Aquino
Statesman
I cannot think of a tactical alliance with the Left because I represent the idea that there is a peaceful, nonviolent way to dislodge a dictatorship... A tactical Left alliance damages my argument. If I succeed with them, we will never know if peace can really produce freedom.
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Louise Gluck
American Poet
We have a disturbing cultural appetite for novelty, and it seems to me wrong each new laureate should dislodge the ideas of his or her predecessor, especially when they're still unfolding.
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William Falconer
Scottish Poet
The anchors now made are contrived so as to sink into the ground as soon as they reach it, and to hold a great strain before they can be loosened or dislodged from their station.
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Scott Derrickson
American Director
Trauma and pain and suffering can be the very thing that dislodges a person from themselves both in awful ways and larger ways that force one to reckon with one's own life.
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Caskie Stinnett
American Writer
Working for a federal agency was like trying to dislodge a prune skin from the roof of the mouth. More enterprise went into the job than could be justified by the results.
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Jacob Weisberg
American Journalist
Though there are some debatable exceptions, sanctions rarely play a significant role in dislodging or constraining the behavior of despicable regimes.
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George Washington
American President
Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
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Matthew Hussey
British Celebrity
With any form of change, it's kind of like you're dislodging something. Once you've done it a little bit, you can open the floodgates.
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Eric Carmen
American Musician
My song from 'Footloose,' 'Almost Paradise,' went number 1 dislodging Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' from that spot.
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David Quammen
American Scientist
We're shaking loose viruses and dislodging them from their natural ecological limitations, places where they aren't very abundant and have competition, even within a single animal. We introduce them into a new, rich habitat called the human population, where they can flourish more abundantly and cause more trouble.
Quote examples
Corazon Aquino
Statesman
I cannot think of a tactical alliance with the Left because I represent the idea that there is a peaceful, nonviolent way to dislodge a dictatorship... A tactical Left alliance damages my argument. If I succeed with them, we will never know if peace can really produce freedom.
Quote examples
Louise Gluck
American Poet
We have a disturbing cultural appetite for novelty, and it seems to me wrong each new laureate should dislodge the ideas of his or her predecessor, especially when they're still unfolding.
Quote examples
William Falconer
Scottish Poet
The anchors now made are contrived so as to sink into the ground as soon as they reach it, and to hold a great strain before they can be loosened or dislodged from their station.
Quote examples
Scott Derrickson
American Director
Trauma and pain and suffering can be the very thing that dislodges a person from themselves both in awful ways and larger ways that force one to reckon with one's own life.
Quote examples
Caskie Stinnett
American Writer
Working for a federal agency was like trying to dislodge a prune skin from the roof of the mouth. More enterprise went into the job than could be justified by the results.
Quote examples
Jacob Weisberg
American Journalist
Though there are some debatable exceptions, sanctions rarely play a significant role in dislodging or constraining the behavior of despicable regimes.
Quote examples
George Washington
American President
Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
Quote examples
Matthew Hussey
British Celebrity
With any form of change, it's kind of like you're dislodging something. Once you've done it a little bit, you can open the floodgates.
Quote examples
Eric Carmen
American Musician
My song from 'Footloose,' 'Almost Paradise,' went number 1 dislodging Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' from that spot.
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