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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
Each ship displaces about 10,000 tons, which is roughly 22 million pounds.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 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
The move obviously displaces Brett Baty, whom the Mets had said publicly would receive the majority of playing time at third base to start the season.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
This one starts with that shelter imploding under the strength of a massive radiation storm that displaces the Garrity clan in a hurry, and leaves them on a lifeboat to Europe in the wretched hope that someone on the continent will offer them a safe place to plant new roots.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Each escalation cycle displaces populations toward Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
By comparison, the 7,300-ton Constellation-class frigate is larger than both the Type 054B vessel, which displaces 5,500 to 6,000 tons, and the 4,100-ton Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 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
The move obviously displaces Brett Baty, whom the Mets had said publicly would receive the majority of playing time at third base to start the season.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
This one starts with that shelter imploding under the strength of a massive radiation storm that displaces the Garrity clan in a hurry, and leaves them on a lifeboat to Europe in the wretched hope that someone on the continent will offer them a safe place to plant new roots.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Each escalation cycle displaces populations toward Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
By comparison, the 7,300-ton Constellation-class frigate is larger than both the Type 054B vessel, which displaces 5,500 to 6,000 tons, and the 4,100-ton Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaces
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The model in this proposal removes these barriers to entry and provides for an inclusive and accessible pathway that leads to success.—
Tri Ta,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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While residents may still have concerns about industrial neighbors, a facility that does not affect their electricity bills removes a central grievance driving bipartisan efforts to stop building data centers.—
Eric Schmidt,
Fortune,
6 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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Ed’s high-paying job allows (or relegates) Jess to be a stay-at-home mum, her life devoted to (and circumscribed by) her children.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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Piedmont also periodically replaces or inspects meters as part of normal maintenance.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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If a ceramic ‘Coke’ replaces it and is well received, the Pepsi likely settles at a higher but stable level.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Congress deposes former president over Epstein ties in historic first.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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One thing that won’t change as the business relocates is its emphasis on hospitality.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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The historic Cunningham Piano Company building in the Germantown section of Philadelphia will soon close its doors before the nearly 135-year-old business relocates its functions to King of Prussia.—
Joe Holden,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Koala Eco’s Natural Multi-Purpose cleaner banishes stubborn condiment stains and leaves a fragrant mandarin scent.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, on Broadway, the Wizard only leaves because Glinda banishes him after uncovering more of his secrets.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Sherman’s naïve insistence that the UN Charter, as a treaty obligation, supersedes anything the General Assembly or Security Council may do is a tragic joke.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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And in the modern NBA, brand loyalty often supersedes product quality.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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The Department of the Interior’s decision to remove the exhibit deprives park visitors of a full and accurate understanding of American history.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Displaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaces. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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