1
as in removes
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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2
as in relegates
to force to leave a country
World War II displaced people all over Europe
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as in replaces
to take the place of
inefficient methods displaced by newer ones
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as in deposes
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 displaces
The next-generation Virginia class is 377 feet long with a displacement of 7,800 tons; the Los Angeles class, first deployed in 1976, measures 360 feet and displaces 6,900 tons.
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Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
The De Gaulle displaces 42,000 tons, behind the Queen Elizabeth class at 65,000 tons and the Ford class at 100,000 tons.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Built at Bath Iron Works in Maine, Jason Dunham measures 510 feet in length and displaces more than 9,000 tons at full load.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
There is reason to limit access to phones because screen time displaces sleep, exercise and in-person interactions.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
The De Gaulle displaces 42,000 tons, behind the Queen Elizabeth class at 65,000 tons and the Ford class at 100,000 tons.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Built at Bath Iron Works in Maine, Jason Dunham measures 510 feet in length and displaces more than 9,000 tons at full load.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
There is reason to limit access to phones because screen time displaces sleep, exercise and in-person interactions.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaces
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First, washing the resulting powder with water removes soluble lithium salts created during the thermal reaction, recovering more than 60% of the total lithium.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Republican president’s directive removes one of the pressure points that could have forced Congress into action, likely ensuring that the shutdown — now in its 11th day and counting — extends into a third week and possibly beyond.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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By stopping in 1957, the retelling falsely relegates educational inequality to the past.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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Macy replaces LeAnn Freeland-Curry, who was hired as the coach at Florida Atlantic University.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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Of course, nothing replaces the racing itself.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The film follows Liz, a former therapist and soon-to-be empty nester, who relocates to a new town for her husband’s job.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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The team is hosting games at Sutter Health Park, home of the minor-league Sacramento River Cats, during a temporary stay set to last through at least 2027 while the franchise relocates from Oakland to Las Vegas.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Though the episodes ended before Britney revealed her vote, fans are convinced that Britney votes for Danielle and banishes her based on how the episode was edited.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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This duo includes a collagen serum and an eye cream that banishes dark circles and tired-looking skin.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
11 Oct. 2024
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The grand jury indictment supersedes the criminal complaint and allows the criminal case to skip the preliminary hearing phase and move toward a trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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So the longevity of her dream somehow supersedes Julia’s dream?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gaines argues since Title IX guarantees men and women equal opportunities to compete in athletics, permitting transgender female athletes to compete deprives other women athletes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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The problem is that standing water in the soil deprives roots of oxygen.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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This design is lighter than traditional night vision systems and places the weight in a way that moves with the soldier.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Displaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaces. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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