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
To date, the device has met a key performance benchmark, with an average effective stiffness of 5 kN/mm over small displacements.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—John M. Bremen, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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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Data cited in the case shows Black students and students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted by expulsions in Cobb County.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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The plan also aims to boost a culturally responsive curriculum, including lessons on Black history and culture, and reduce out-of-school suspensions and expulsions for Black students by 40%.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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The first was to advocate for Black immigrants who are disproportionately impacted by deportations.—
Kaicey Baylor,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Oklahoma Republican faced questions from members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee about his vision for a department tasked with carrying out the Republican administration’s push for mass deportations.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Displacements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacements. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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