as in expulsion
the forced removal from a homeland
the displacement of Jews from the land of their ancestors
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Recent Examples of displacement
Supporters say the strategy could invigorate a corridor that has struggled with vacancies in recent years, while critics have raised concerns about transparency, rising rents and the potential displacement of longstanding neighborhood merchants.
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Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
The political thriller also tells a story about displacement, dignity and the right to exist, according to Torres.
—Adam Bell
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Wendy Orozco said she was left without essential information about the safety of her home, the length of displacement, or even where to go for assistance.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
That extra displacement meant the supercar was capable of production up to 370 hp, which was the same output as the original LP 400.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
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Laura Waxmann, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
The political thriller also tells a story about displacement, dignity and the right to exist, according to Torres.
—Adam Bell
april 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Wendy Orozco said she was left without essential information about the safety of her home, the length of displacement, or even where to go for assistance.
—Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
That extra displacement meant the supercar was capable of production up to 370 hp, which was the same output as the original LP 400.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacement
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In space, there is no gravity to assist with such expulsions.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Yet few have been deported, even as the White House pushes for ever more immigrant expulsions.—
Molly A. Wallace,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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And in South Florida groups have stepped in to support migrants navigating complicated immigration processes, from deportation to self-deportation, often filling gaps left by government systems.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Under prior presidential administrations, they were considered low priorities for deportation.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Displacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacement. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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