dislocate
verb (used with object)
to put out of place; put out of proper relative position; displace.
dislocating
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present participleof dislocate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“I was unprepared for how dislocating it ended up being,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Olympic champion snowboarder Chloe Kim says she will be fit to compete at the Winter Olympic Games next month despite dislocating her shoulder last week.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo faces a month on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder, the club said Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
The surgery, which tennis star Andy Murray also had, involves dislocating the upper end of the thighbone, trimming it, capping it and removing cartilage before putting it back in place.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 28, 2023
Alex hurled himself out of its path, once again crashing into the ground, almost dislocating his shoulder.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
