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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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
Yet to oppose the lawsuit, which claims the Gold Card displaces applicants for the government's existing EB-1 and EB-2 programs, DHS contended that Gold Card applicants don't get priority or any special treatment.
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 May 2026
But shouldn’t caring about workers also mean limits on what AI companies can do that displaces people from jobs?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The aircraft carrier, which measures about 1,106 feet in length and displaces over 100,000 tons, is now fully mission capable.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The union is also requesting a regional moratorium on short-term rentals by Airbnb, now also a FIFA sponsor, which the union argues displaces local workers in an already thin Los Angeles housing market.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Autumn olive outcompetes and displaces native plants by shading them and changing the surrounding soil chemistry—a process called allelopathy.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
If technology displaces workers, then the value of their human capital can be wiped out entirely.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
When attention is this constrained, dedicating visual bandwidth to representational cues necessarily displaces something else.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Robert Frank, CNBC, 8 May 2026
But shouldn’t caring about workers also mean limits on what AI companies can do that displaces people from jobs?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
The aircraft carrier, which measures about 1,106 feet in length and displaces over 100,000 tons, is now fully mission capable.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
The union is also requesting a regional moratorium on short-term rentals by Airbnb, now also a FIFA sponsor, which the union argues displaces local workers in an already thin Los Angeles housing market.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Autumn olive outcompetes and displaces native plants by shading them and changing the surrounding soil chemistry—a process called allelopathy.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
If technology displaces workers, then the value of their human capital can be wiped out entirely.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
When attention is this constrained, dedicating visual bandwidth to representational cues necessarily displaces something else.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaces
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While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing the pH, Korean toners work to give the skin instant hydration as the first step after cleansing with a face wash.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Our other favorite pet hair removers This device removes pet hair from all kinds of fabrics without snagging them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The move relegates longtime Renegades starter Luis Perez to the bench.—
José Sánchez Córdova,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Robby relegates Langdon to triage for now — there’s less of a chance the two will run into each other that way.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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The building itself spans about 3,700 sq m (40,000 sq ft) and replaces an older facility from 1949 that the neighborhood has long outgrown, offering space for a gymnasium, a childcare center, a basketball court, community gathering spots, and various multipurpose rooms.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 2026
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In April, Bass released a new Climate Action plan for the city that largely replaces the Green New Deal and calls for doubling local solar power by 2030, reducing the use of fossil fuels in buildings and city buses, and addressing heat risk, among other items.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Congress deposes former president over Epstein ties in historic first.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Enter Hathaway as Rebecca, the new, sophisticated head psychologist who relocates from the city and quickly sparks a connection with the young woman that may or may not be flirtatious.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Under the bill, state incentives would be clawed back if a team relocates its stadium, headquarters or training facility outside of Missouri.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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This rechargeable mosquito repeller is a bug spray alternative that banishes those pesky pests within a 20-foot radius.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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When John begins spitting out his food, his mother, Heather (Shirley Henderson), worn down by exhaustion and anger, banishes him from the dinner table—the first in an unceasing series of maternal rejections.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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As such, the state law supersedes the local regulation for housing projects that meet affordability thresholds.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The decision ultimately belongs to the central government, which supersedes regional authorities.—
Sfundo Parakozov,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The defense said Allen's presence on suicide precautions limits his ability to mount a defense and deprives him of his due process rights.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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By misclassifying these workers as independent contractors, says the complaint, Campbell’s deprives them of the bundle of rights employees enjoy, including minimum wage, overtime, expense reimbursement and sick pay.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Displaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaces. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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