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
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Some are backing away from exclusionary discipline like suspensions and expulsions and have embraced schoolwide approaches that reward positive behavior and provide social skills practice through games and role-playing.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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An important function of the County Board of Education is to serve as an appellate body for redistricting and expulsion petitions.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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That can include issues of deportation and revocation of work visas, among other actions.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Northern France was directly occupied by Nazi Germany during World War II, while much of the south fell under the Vichy regime, which collaborated with the Nazis and participated in the deportation of Jews to concentration camps.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Displacement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacement. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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