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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
Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The Furn El Chebbak Intermediate School is one of hundreds across Lebanon turned into shelters for displaced families.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
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
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
Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
The American Red Cross is assisting more than a dozen people who are displaced.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 21 June 2026
And last year, the number of people displaced by violence doubled, reaching 235,000, according to the Red Cross.
—Manuel Rueda, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2026
The 56-year-old had been found guilty last year of inciting social unrest after meeting with villagers displaced by government construction projects, in what was widely seen as one of many legal moves taken by the government of Prime Minister Hun Manet to stifle criticism.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Big Red's Appliances experienced damage to portions of its signage and roofing, while sections of the outdoor lumber area at Menards were displaced by the winds, with debris coming to rest near Dave & Buster's.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 2026
Most of Gaza’s 2 million residents remain displaced amid devastation and severe shortages, as new Israeli strikes on crowded areas kill children and other civilians Israel labels militant targets.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Fourteen years of war have left the country desolate, and its people exhausted; millions have been displaced or were forced to become refugees.
—Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani, The Dial, 25 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article One person was taken to the hospital as 10 people were displaced following an apartment fire in Norwich on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The town’s Woodland Community School is offering donations, and Facebook groups are helping neighbors find displaced items.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
The Furn El Chebbak Intermediate School is one of hundreds across Lebanon turned into shelters for displaced families.
—ABC News, 14 June 2026
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
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
Verb
For this reason, most people do not even contemplate the possibility of these companies ever getting displaced.
—Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026
The American Red Cross is assisting more than a dozen people who are displaced.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 21 June 2026
And last year, the number of people displaced by violence doubled, reaching 235,000, according to the Red Cross.
—Manuel Rueda, Christian Science Monitor, 20 June 2026
The 56-year-old had been found guilty last year of inciting social unrest after meeting with villagers displaced by government construction projects, in what was widely seen as one of many legal moves taken by the government of Prime Minister Hun Manet to stifle criticism.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Big Red's Appliances experienced damage to portions of its signage and roofing, while sections of the outdoor lumber area at Menards were displaced by the winds, with debris coming to rest near Dave & Buster's.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 June 2026
Most of Gaza’s 2 million residents remain displaced amid devastation and severe shortages, as new Israeli strikes on crowded areas kill children and other civilians Israel labels militant targets.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Fourteen years of war have left the country desolate, and its people exhausted; millions have been displaced or were forced to become refugees.
—Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani, The Dial, 25 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article One person was taken to the hospital as 10 people were displaced following an apartment fire in Norwich on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
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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Fish and Game urges people to report bear problems to the agency early on to increase the likelihood that the animals can be removed and relocated.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
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And all the farm animals — several types, including goats, alpacas, pigs and others — that rescuers removed from the property have been relocated to Humane Farming Association’s Suwanna Ranch in Elk Creek, about 100 miles south of Redding.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Nicaragua’s government has also imprisoned adversaries, religious leaders, journalists and more, then exiled them, stripping hundreds of their citizenship and possessions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Unmoored from the family unit, and inflated by success and ambition, she is left to roam the rainy hills like a beast that has exiled itself from conventional society.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The sky blue and white Lionel Messi jerseys favored by Argentina fans were replaced by the canary yellow of Ecuador.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The president replaced several members of the board with White House advisers, family members of administration officials, donors and longtime supporters.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Albert was notified on February 11 that attorneys planned for him to be deposed on April 29.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The Joyces are set to be deposed when discovery is complete.—
Olivia Bensimon,
Curbed,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Nienhuis said Billy Mansfield previously indicated there could be more bodies in Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties, but investigators were unable to reach an agreement that would have provided additional information in exchange for reduced charges.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2026
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Verb
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As he was handcuffed and removed from the courtroom, spectators erupted in cheers and applause, according to footage from the courtroom.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys players, and coaches, all love the changes recently made to AT&T Stadium, and come August, the name will go back to its original, the grass will be replaced by a synthetic, and expect the tint in the windows to be removed, too.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
Verb
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But despite being banished to the AEW bench for two years, Danhausen defied the odds through his one-man merchandising empire.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The real promise of the Tick Tock is that the day’s rhythms have been banished from its bright cocoon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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“Displaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaced. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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