1
as in removes
to change the place or position of
the slight tremor displaced the dishes on the shelves, but didn't do any real damage
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2
as in relegates
to force to leave a country
World War II displaced people all over Europe
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3
as in replaces
to take the place of
inefficient methods displaced by newer ones
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4
as in deposes
to remove from a position of prominence or power (as a throne)
the CEO was summarily displaced after the hostile takeover
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Recent Examples of displaces
The federal determination highlights how permitting males to compete on female teams displaces female athletes from podiums, denies them advancement opportunities, and diminishes their visibility and recognition in competitions.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
The most common cause is underwater earthquakes that force the seafloor to move vertically, either rising or sinking, which displaces massive volumes of water.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The next-generation Virginia class is 377 feet long with a displacement of 7,800 tons; the Los Angeles class, first deployed in 1976, measures 360 feet and displaces 6,900 tons.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Built at Bath Iron Works in Maine, Jason Dunham measures 510 feet in length and displaces more than 9,000 tons at full load.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
There is reason to limit access to phones because screen time displaces sleep, exercise and in-person interactions.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
The most common cause is underwater earthquakes that force the seafloor to move vertically, either rising or sinking, which displaces massive volumes of water.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The next-generation Virginia class is 377 feet long with a displacement of 7,800 tons; the Los Angeles class, first deployed in 1976, measures 360 feet and displaces 6,900 tons.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Built at Bath Iron Works in Maine, Jason Dunham measures 510 feet in length and displaces more than 9,000 tons at full load.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
There is reason to limit access to phones because screen time displaces sleep, exercise and in-person interactions.
—Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaces
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Breast reduction — one of the most common cosmetic procedures for men — removes glandular tissue and contours the chest for a more masculine shape.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The tear-down of the East Wing removes offices used by the First Lady’s staff, the events team that handles events, and the military office, as well as a key entrance where the public arrives for tours and receptions.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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By stopping in 1957, the retelling falsely relegates educational inequality to the past.—
Time,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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But that’s not true of the Echo Show, which smartly relegates the screen to secondary importance.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
22 Nov. 2024
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Glashow, most recently CEO of the BBC global media & streaming division, replaces Jane Rosenthal as head of the Tribeca Festival, the content division Tribeca Studios and the distribution label Tribeca Films and production company.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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When sleep changes, or when silence replaces conversation.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
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The novel follows Cecilia Chen, a wife and mother who reluctantly relocates from Paris to Los Angeles for her husband’s work with their two children in tow.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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The film follows Liz, a former therapist and soon-to-be empty nester, who relocates to a new town for her husband’s job.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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Though the episodes ended before Britney revealed her vote, fans are convinced that Britney votes for Danielle and banishes her based on how the episode was edited.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
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This duo includes a collagen serum and an eye cream that banishes dark circles and tired-looking skin.—
Taylor Lane,
Flow Space,
11 Oct. 2024
Verb
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The grand jury indictment supersedes the criminal complaint and allows the criminal case to skip the preliminary hearing phase and move toward a trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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So the longevity of her dream somehow supersedes Julia’s dream?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Planting these crops too close to apple trees deprives both brassicas and apple trees of nutrients and leads to stunted plants and poor crop yields.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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The loss of friction deprives people of something crucial.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
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The country’s instant payments system, Pix, introduced by the central bank in 2020, now moves more money than credit and debit cards combined.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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Those rulings will shape whether the prosecution moves toward trial or stalls amid continuing questions about politics, process, and prosecutorial independence.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Displaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaces. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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