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
After multiple displacements, most people here have almost nothing.
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 2 May 2026
But its well-sketched setting and realistic depictions of the kids means its deeper conflicts are very of this world, tackling questions of identity and displacement that people of all ages can relate to.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Those requests include a design analysis reevaluation with a focus on displacement and community benefits.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Returning to Iran to reconcile with his authoritarian father, their journey to Afghanistan during a pandemic transforms a lifetime of displacement into a story of survival.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 May 2026
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 2 May 2026
But its well-sketched setting and realistic depictions of the kids means its deeper conflicts are very of this world, tackling questions of identity and displacement that people of all ages can relate to.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Those requests include a design analysis reevaluation with a focus on displacement and community benefits.
—Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Returning to Iran to reconcile with his authoritarian father, their journey to Afghanistan during a pandemic transforms a lifetime of displacement into a story of survival.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacement
Noun
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Suspensions and expulsions do not belong in a phone policy.—
Krista Spurgin,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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Only a handful of American journalists operate in China after tit-for-tat expulsions.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In February of this year, a district court ruled that DHS's third-country removal practices were unlawful, but the ruling was stayed pending the government's appeal, allowing the deportations to continue.—
Julia Ingram,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The bill would ensure hospitals and health centers are places where all New Yorkers can receive care without fear of risking detention and deportation.—
Sonia Lawrence,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Displacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacement. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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