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
The report found that 70% of people living in displacements sites are experiencing high levels of food insecurity.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Another study in the series, published in the journal Social Science & Medicine in March, found that encampment sweeps and frequent displacement were associated with poorer physical and psychological health among unhoused people in Los Angeles.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Members drove long distances each week to stay connected, a reflection of how critical those relationships had become in the wake of displacement.
—Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Millions are now living in makeshift camps, their lives fractured by displacement and uncertainty.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Another study in the series, published in the journal Social Science & Medicine in March, found that encampment sweeps and frequent displacement were associated with poorer physical and psychological health among unhoused people in Los Angeles.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Members drove long distances each week to stay connected, a reflection of how critical those relationships had become in the wake of displacement.
—Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Millions are now living in makeshift camps, their lives fractured by displacement and uncertainty.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacement
Noun
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In recent years, some of the settlers on those outposts have forced the expulsion and displacement of Palestinian communities following settler violence and harassment.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The student involved was later arrested and expulsion was recommended.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trump’s actions during his second term — war, deportations, nasty rhetoric and a love of himself above all else — have been like fuel to that fire.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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European and Canadian visitors have been caught up in the president’s deportation campaign as well, likely discouraging more tourism.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Displacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacement. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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