as in expulsions
the forced removal from a homeland
the displacement of Jews from the land of their ancestors
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Recent Examples of displacements
Effective leaders find opportunities for augmenting their business through technology while protecting their brands and reputations from potential backlash to AI and robotics if they are associated with job displacements and negative economic and/or social impact.
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John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The manufacturer says the engine can be built with displacements ranging from 850 cc to 1150 cc, giving manufacturers flexibility across different models.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Although that may have been the case, over time the AUC became a brutal criminal organization responsible for some of the worst massacres and forced displacements in Colombian history.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
His wife and children have survived multiple displacements.
—NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
This struggle for resources often led to destabilization, conflict and displacements.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Trees with attached root ball displacements were noted, including one where the original location could not be determined.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Many are living in temporary shelters after multiple displacements.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The manufacturer says the engine can be built with displacements ranging from 850 cc to 1150 cc, giving manufacturers flexibility across different models.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
Although that may have been the case, over time the AUC became a brutal criminal organization responsible for some of the worst massacres and forced displacements in Colombian history.
—Kevin Whitaker, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2025
His wife and children have survived multiple displacements.
—NPR, 24 Nov. 2025
This struggle for resources often led to destabilization, conflict and displacements.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
Trees with attached root ball displacements were noted, including one where the original location could not be determined.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Many are living in temporary shelters after multiple displacements.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacements
Noun
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The fallout led to tit-for-tat expulsions of senior diplomats, disruption of visa services, reduced consular staffing and a freeze on trade talks.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The district reported nearly 10,000 suspensions and expulsions for the 2024-25 school year, according to the data.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Faith in Minnesota alleged more than 2,000 deportations have run through the airport, claiming MSP employees have been detained by ICE at work and while commuting.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But in both places, Republican and Democratic lawmakers were influential in intervening in individual cases to prevent deportations.—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Displacements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacements. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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