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as in relocated
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 exiled
to force to leave a country
World War II displaced people all over Europe
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as in replaced
to take the place of
inefficient methods displaced by newer ones
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as in deposed
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 displaced
Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
In an effort to bring his displaced community together, Dal Bello took inspiration from his Japanese heritage and his mother’s love of architecture to commission miniature art pieces from Yamato Kougei, an architectural model company in Sabae, Japan.
—Sam Mulick, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Three weeks ago, four women and nine children in similar circumstances returned from the same Roj camp for displaced people, which is located near the area where the frontiers of Syria, Turkey and Iraq converge.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Two emergency evacuation centers have been set up for displaced families in Garden Grove and Cypress.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Also known as Mary Stevens, our displaced heroine was separated from her parents at birth.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Thousands of people — nearly two-thirds of residents who lost homes or had smoke damage in the Eaton Fire, according to one report — remain displaced and stuck in temporary housing, often at huge cost to their insurers and to themselves as coverage runs out.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
About 24 displaced students now ride an hour-and-twenty-minute bus route to Pioneer Elementary in Somerset.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The Red Cross is helping at least 38 displaced residents.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The Israeli military on Friday struck multiple parts of southern Lebanonand issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one that has sheltered thousands of people displaced by the fighting.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The closures displaced nearly 10,000 students.
—Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Dujarric noted that since May 29, more than 1,800 people had been displaced from the area of Saint-Marc.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The explosion also displaced dozens of residents and left the surrounding community shaken.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The latest round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has killed 3,350 people in Lebanon and displaced more than 1 million people.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
About 1 million people have been displaced.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
In Kalokol, a major fishing community on the lake's western shore, many have now been displaced three times as the waters continue to encroach.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
Adjective
Insecurity over the years has created a huge and vulnerable displaced population.
—Ope Adetayo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
In an effort to bring his displaced community together, Dal Bello took inspiration from his Japanese heritage and his mother’s love of architecture to commission miniature art pieces from Yamato Kougei, an architectural model company in Sabae, Japan.
—Sam Mulick, Daily News, 29 May 2026
Three weeks ago, four women and nine children in similar circumstances returned from the same Roj camp for displaced people, which is located near the area where the frontiers of Syria, Turkey and Iraq converge.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Two emergency evacuation centers have been set up for displaced families in Garden Grove and Cypress.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Also known as Mary Stevens, our displaced heroine was separated from her parents at birth.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 May 2026
Thousands of people — nearly two-thirds of residents who lost homes or had smoke damage in the Eaton Fire, according to one report — remain displaced and stuck in temporary housing, often at huge cost to their insurers and to themselves as coverage runs out.
—Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
About 24 displaced students now ride an hour-and-twenty-minute bus route to Pioneer Elementary in Somerset.
—Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The Red Cross is helping at least 38 displaced residents.
—Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Verb
Among them is Mona Jahamy, a schoolteacher displaced to northern Lebanon from the southern city of Tyre.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The Israeli military on Friday struck multiple parts of southern Lebanonand issued evacuation warnings for nine villages, including one that has sheltered thousands of people displaced by the fighting.
—Michelle L. Price, Fortune, 6 June 2026
The closures displaced nearly 10,000 students.
—Julia McWilliams, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
Dujarric noted that since May 29, more than 1,800 people had been displaced from the area of Saint-Marc.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The explosion also displaced dozens of residents and left the surrounding community shaken.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The latest round of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has killed 3,350 people in Lebanon and displaced more than 1 million people.
—Arkansas Online, 31 May 2026
About 1 million people have been displaced.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
In Kalokol, a major fishing community on the lake's western shore, many have now been displaced three times as the waters continue to encroach.
—Tommy Trenchard, NPR, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaced
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Conover keeps his readers waiting for too long, almost half the book, before saying anything about how the San Luis Valley came to be a magnet for the dispossessed.—
Kathryn Schulz,
The New Yorker,
21 Nov. 2022
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The remnants reflected the lives of dispossessed and displaced people.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
19 May 2022
Verb
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Fairfield High relocated its graduation ceremonies on Friday to Armijo High School.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Originally destined for slaughter during the Eid al-Adha festival, the 1,500-pound animal was seized by authorities, spared sacrifice and relocated to the capital’s zoo, where keepers lavish it with care.—
al Emrun Garjon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Instead, it was exiled after one season because of poor ratings.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
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Any executive shopping Makar should be exiled to Ogallala.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Instead of carpet—which will need to be replaced frequently—consider installing hardwood, laminate, or vinyl flooring in your kitchen.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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The idea is that a lawyer’s invoice, previously used to measure the value of the final output, may be replaced by a few cents of AI spending even though the output is the same.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Read's attorneys said Tuesday did not work for them, so Proctor is now scheduled to be deposed on June 25.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The judge ordered that Proctor be deposed Tuesday, but Read’s lawyer Damon Seligson said that wouldn’t work for counsel’s schedules.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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An electric boat promotes responsible experiences, operating emission-free and with reduced noise pollution.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The semaglutide medication slows the digestive system, and combined with reduced appetite and lower fluid intake, that can leave users feeling backed up for weeks at a time.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The device was one of two that had been removed from the garage of an apartment in Santa Monica after they were discovered by a tenant in July.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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These reversible connections can break under stress to absorb energy and then reform once the stress is removed.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Verb
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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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In Nepal, where menstruation stigma still leads some women and girls to be banished to mud huts during their periods, reusable cups have been life-changing.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Displaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaced. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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