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as in removing
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 exiling
to force to leave a country
World War II displaced people all over Europe
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as in replacing
to take the place of
inefficient methods displaced by newer ones
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as in deposing
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 displacing
In the latest fighting, Israel has launched blistering air raids across Lebanon, killing more than 1,000 people — mostly outside of the border area — and displacing over a million.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Justin Harlan, managing director of parent program Experience Tulsa, says Tulsa Remote has attracted professionals whose remote jobs strengthen the community without displacing local workers—and that the Visa Network is built on the same premise.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
The conflict has killed over 1,500 Iranians and 15 Israelis, with Israeli operations in Lebanon claiming more than 1,000 lives and displacing 1 million people.
—Alon Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Based in Sasebo, Japan, the Tripoli, almost 850 feet long and displacing 45,000 tons, is essentially a small aircraft carrier an d carries F-35 stealth fighters and MV-22 Osprey transports as well as landing craft to move troops ashore.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
In Gary, the tornado damaged an elementary school and several houses, displacing families, according to the release.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The projectiles fell short, but Israel carried out retaliatory strikes in Beirut and across Lebanon, killing at least six hundred people, including ninety-one children, injuring more than a thousand, and displacing some eight hundred thousand.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
But from 2010 to 2018, whole‑home short-term rentals surged to roughly 1,800 units, displacing 2,500-3,000 long‑term residents.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Watering from the bottom of the tray and allowing moisture to wick through the growing media is a great way to prevent displacing seeds or damaging seedlings.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Justin Harlan, managing director of parent program Experience Tulsa, says Tulsa Remote has attracted professionals whose remote jobs strengthen the community without displacing local workers—and that the Visa Network is built on the same premise.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 23 Mar. 2026
The conflict has killed over 1,500 Iranians and 15 Israelis, with Israeli operations in Lebanon claiming more than 1,000 lives and displacing 1 million people.
—Alon Bernstein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2026
Based in Sasebo, Japan, the Tripoli, almost 850 feet long and displacing 45,000 tons, is essentially a small aircraft carrier an d carries F-35 stealth fighters and MV-22 Osprey transports as well as landing craft to move troops ashore.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
In Gary, the tornado damaged an elementary school and several houses, displacing families, according to the release.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The projectiles fell short, but Israel carried out retaliatory strikes in Beirut and across Lebanon, killing at least six hundred people, including ninety-one children, injuring more than a thousand, and displacing some eight hundred thousand.
—Sudarsan Raghavan, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
But from 2010 to 2018, whole‑home short-term rentals surged to roughly 1,800 units, displacing 2,500-3,000 long‑term residents.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Watering from the bottom of the tray and allowing moisture to wick through the growing media is a great way to prevent displacing seeds or damaging seedlings.
—Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacing
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Efforts focused on preventing the blaze from spreading to an adjacent facility and removing chemicals from the site.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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City officials said crews encountered unexpected conditions while removing aging infrastructure inside the pool, requiring additional time and specialized equipment.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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The anti-Zionist project of ending Israel’s existence as a Jewish state implies killing, subjugating, or re-exiling more than half of the world’s Jewish population.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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The loss of A’Shawn Robinson is a glaring one at the moment, and replacing the 2024 sack leader should be a priority in April.—
Mike Kaye
March 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Gampel, which opened in 1990, has been home to both basketball programs, replacing the old FieldHouse as the on-campus venue.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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One of our sources told Gina that getting rid of a sheriff in Alabama is like deposing a king.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The legal teams re-entered the courtroom after deposing the ice agent for a second time.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jessi D'Ambrosi, who owns the deli and grew up outside Boston, opened the shop after relocating to the Cotswolds and noticing a growing American presence, news agency SWNS reported.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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The spring budget town hall meetings come as the city faces a debate over whether to invest millions of dollars in keeping its current city hall building or relocating it to another downtown location.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Angels could be seen all around — some on the walls depicting Moses' life and death, and another above, on Michelangelo’s fresco, banishing Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Was banishing Natalie Anderson Tara’s ultimate undoing?—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Iran war, in other words, seems to be superseding earlier grievances and instead uniting disparate extremist forces against the United States.—
Jacob Ware,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Iran war, in other words, seems to be superseding earlier grievances and instead uniting disparate extremist forces against the United States.—
Jacob Ware,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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On this front, Hochul is correct to push for a reevaluation, and the lawmakers dismissing the idea out-of-hand should come up with viable alternatives for protecting New Yorkers from price shocks that are well out of their control.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Missé, of course, is upset about it, particularly because Margo brings up what Kimi said about the murder being drug related while dismissing it, which is the part that makes this discussion tricky.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Displacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacing. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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