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as in to remove
to change the place or position of
the slight tremor displaced the dishes on the shelves, but didn't do any real damage
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as in to relegate
to force to leave a country
World War II displaced people all over Europe
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as in to depose
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
the CEO was summarily displaced after the hostile takeover
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Recent Examples of displace
Ultra-high-purity nitrogen gas flows into the mask, and that displaces breathable air until none is left.
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Amnesty said its report looked into 27 hamlets and villages in the West Bank where Palestinians were displaced between 2023 and 2025.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
In 2005, Crisis Assistance Ministry partnered with the Red Cross to provide housing to those displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
—Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Meanwhile, investors are buying elevated land that is less likely to flood in communities like Little Haiti, displacing communities and limiting their access to affordable housing.
—Zac Taylor, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
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Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Amnesty said its report looked into 27 hamlets and villages in the West Bank where Palestinians were displaced between 2023 and 2025.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
In 2005, Crisis Assistance Ministry partnered with the Red Cross to provide housing to those displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
—Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Meanwhile, investors are buying elevated land that is less likely to flood in communities like Little Haiti, displacing communities and limiting their access to affordable housing.
—Zac Taylor, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displace
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South of Miami, the Florida Keys are known for their laidback charm, far removed from the hustle and bustle of Orlando's theme parks.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The car has since been removed, and the Shorewood Building Department is evaluating the damage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Towns had been relegated to the bench for most of the first half in a game the Spurs dominated from the start.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Given his size and lackluster speed, Ballinger has been relegated to first base duties to date.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The requirement that employers bargain with workers before deploying the automation that could replace them — the one protection that would have put machinists like me at the table before the decision was made.—
Heather Merrick,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
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When used wisely to automate tasks or improve insights, AI can strengthen, not replace, direct service.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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As part of the ongoing civil court case, Andreatta, a Lincoln council member, was deposed.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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The series follows the Clyburns, a wealthy New York City family who relocates to Montana’s Madison River Valley following the deaths of family patriarch Preston (Russell) and his brother Paul (Fox), who were killed in a plane crash.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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The transition to the voucher program took effect on June 1, when families participating in the MSP were prompted to either relocate with the emergency vouchers or seek housing through an alternative party.—
Lyanne Wang,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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But the most important takeaways are that Claudia and Madeline are killed for their role in Lestat’s almost-offing, while Louis is only banished.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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Burns wanted to banish Thornton back to the OHL.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge on Wednesday to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the Justice Department shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment against the nonprofit with members of the media.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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One new features of the Motive AI Dashcam Plus is the ability to detect road signs, so drivers can be sure of speed changes that supersede outdated satnav information.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But in a world of PalmPilots and BlackBerrys, it was toppled by flashier competition and discontinued in 1998 — even though it is credited with paving the way for the iPhone.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Thunderstorms and wind gusts of more than 80 mph were reported in Frederick, South Dakota, on Wednesday, leaving buildings damaged, a radio tower and power lines toppled, and trees uprooted.—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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“Displace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displace. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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