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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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
When attention is this constrained, dedicating visual bandwidth to representational cues necessarily displaces something else.
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Torie Bosch, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
On its own, aluminum can sink once water enters and displaces trapped air.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
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.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The move obviously displaces Brett Baty, whom the Mets had said publicly would receive the majority of playing time at third base to start the season.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
This one starts with that shelter imploding under the strength of a massive radiation storm that displaces the Garrity clan in a hurry, and leaves them on a lifeboat to Europe in the wretched hope that someone on the continent will offer them a safe place to plant new roots.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Each escalation cycle displaces populations toward Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
By comparison, the 7,300-ton Constellation-class frigate is larger than both the Type 054B vessel, which displaces 5,500 to 6,000 tons, and the 4,100-ton Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
War displaces millions and leads to hunger The war between the Sudanese army and the RSF began in April 2023, when the two forces, previously sharing power, fell out over plans to integrate their forces during a transition towards democracy.
—Reuters 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Torie Bosch, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
On its own, aluminum can sink once water enters and displaces trapped air.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
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.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 2026
The move obviously displaces Brett Baty, whom the Mets had said publicly would receive the majority of playing time at third base to start the season.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
This one starts with that shelter imploding under the strength of a massive radiation storm that displaces the Garrity clan in a hurry, and leaves them on a lifeboat to Europe in the wretched hope that someone on the continent will offer them a safe place to plant new roots.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Each escalation cycle displaces populations toward Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 7 Jan. 2026
By comparison, the 7,300-ton Constellation-class frigate is larger than both the Type 054B vessel, which displaces 5,500 to 6,000 tons, and the 4,100-ton Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
War displaces millions and leads to hunger The war between the Sudanese army and the RSF began in April 2023, when the two forces, previously sharing power, fell out over plans to integrate their forces during a transition towards democracy.
—Reuters 19 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaces
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The gentle formula removes dirt and product buildup with a mild lather without irritating the scalp.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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In fact, using automation tools removes much of the mental work that can make saving feel overwhelming in the first place.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Robby relegates Langdon to triage for now — there’s less of a chance the two will run into each other that way.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ed’s high-paying job allows (or relegates) Jess to be a stay-at-home mum, her life devoted to (and circumscribed by) her children.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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Walls replaces Wells, who was head coach at DP since 2011, compiling a 137-48 record, including a state title in 2017.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sac State replaces Northern Illinois University, which was invited to join the Mountain West Conference.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The fuel shortages have also hurt tourism on the island, with some agencies canceling trips as the government shuts down some hotels and relocates tourists in an effort to save electricity.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions trade group relocates from Alexandria, Virginia, to Orlando.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Koala Eco’s Natural Multi-Purpose cleaner banishes stubborn condiment stains and leaves a fragrant mandarin scent.—
Kristin Corpuz,
Architectural Digest,
16 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, on Broadway, the Wizard only leaves because Glinda banishes him after uncovering more of his secrets.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But their deployment, marauding the streets of American communities, operating with military posture and lethal force, supersedes that mission and strikes at the heart of constitutional governance.—
Larry Pino,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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The practice of fascism supersedes its ideas, which is why people affected and diminished by it are not all that interested in a marketplace of ideas in which fascists have prime purchasing power.—
Aleksandar Hemon,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This bias deprives women of appropriate health care solutions.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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But psychological research does not support the idea that personal growth deprives others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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An annular solar eclipse happens when the moon moves between Earth and the sun, but is too far from Earth to completely cover the sun's disk.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Every year from approximately November 22 to December 21, the sun moves through the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius, symbolized by the Archer.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Displaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaces. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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