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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
Firefighters were able to successfully extinguish the blaze, and units one and two in the quadruplex were deemed to be uninhabitable, displacing six people.
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Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 May 2026
In less than 24 hours, the deadly flames reduced the entire city to ash, displacing generations of families overnight.
—Samantha Stokes, Essence, 6 May 2026
At least two people were killed and homes and infrastructure were damaged, displacing dozens of residents and expanding the toll of the multiday severe weather outbreak.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Bipartisan support seems to be building for some kind of AI regulation, especially around childrens’ interactions with chatbots and around concerns about AI displacing workers.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
For much of American history, conservatives were the nation’s fiercest skeptics of executive power, warning that a swelling presidency could threaten liberty by displacing the authority of Congress and the courts.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Even New York’s Central Park and its reservoir were built on land acquired through eminent domain, displacing 1,600 people, including the prosperous African-American town of Seneca Village.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Residents called on the council to repeal the ordinance due to the perception that these starter home projects are displacing existing homes and changing the character of single-family neighborhoods.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The location, gorgeous skyline view and broad strokes of the project offer plenty of intrigue — offer less to quibble with than, say, a Crossroads District plan that never moved past the to-be-determined stage of displacing local businesses.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 12 May 2026
In less than 24 hours, the deadly flames reduced the entire city to ash, displacing generations of families overnight.
—Samantha Stokes, Essence, 6 May 2026
At least two people were killed and homes and infrastructure were damaged, displacing dozens of residents and expanding the toll of the multiday severe weather outbreak.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Bipartisan support seems to be building for some kind of AI regulation, especially around childrens’ interactions with chatbots and around concerns about AI displacing workers.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
For much of American history, conservatives were the nation’s fiercest skeptics of executive power, warning that a swelling presidency could threaten liberty by displacing the authority of Congress and the courts.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Even New York’s Central Park and its reservoir were built on land acquired through eminent domain, displacing 1,600 people, including the prosperous African-American town of Seneca Village.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Residents called on the council to repeal the ordinance due to the perception that these starter home projects are displacing existing homes and changing the character of single-family neighborhoods.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The location, gorgeous skyline view and broad strokes of the project offer plenty of intrigue — offer less to quibble with than, say, a Crossroads District plan that never moved past the to-be-determined stage of displacing local businesses.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacing
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The Armorer says that after removing his helmet, he can only be redeemed by bathing in the Living Waters on Mandalore.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Georgia governor has signed a bill that expands the state’s medical cannabis program, easing access to cannabis vapes and removing the THC potency cap.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 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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Ghia’s take on the XK140 was likely even faster, since its lightweight aluminum body—replacing the standard model’s steel shell—shaved as much as 220 pounds.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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There’s no replacing a filmmakers perspective or authorship.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Then came Obiang, who took power in 1979 by deposing his uncle, Nguema, and overturned the ban.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The judge also said attorneys across the lawsuits will need to work together to coordinate deposing counselors, campers and staff only one time to minimize harm.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors would later allege Ruben helped his son hide Smart’s body under the family’s deck before relocating her remains.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Bad Robot is relocating, a subtle but telling shift in gravity.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 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 day Riley spoke at Kaseya Center, Rozier was back in court, learning of superseding federal sports bribery and honest-services wire-fraud charges being planned.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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The superseding indictment said Birchmore was between 8 and 10 weeks pregnant with a baby boy.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Bangladesh was bowled out for 413 in its first innings, before taking a 27-run lead, dismissing Pakistan for 386 with offspinner Mehidy Hasan taking five wickets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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On Friday, Makary was privately dismissing the reports of his imminent ouster as false, those people said.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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“Displacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacing. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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