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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
Warming waters are creating fierce competition among penguin species, with aggressive gentoo penguins displacing Adelie and chinstrap penguins from nesting areas and food sources.
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Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Ramaswamy told me his biggest fear is whether Snowflake can keep moving fast enough to realize this vision before OpenAI or Anthropic move down the stack—from AI agents into the data storage—potentially displacing Snowflake.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Electric vehicles are displacing millions of barrels of oil demand per day - with that figure set to multiply by 2030.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
In May 2023, a two-alarm fire tore through eight rowhomes on Union Avenue, damaging two others and displacing 22 residents.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
Its preliminary plan would be the tallest building in the state, displacing Eighth and Main (more commonly called the Zions Bank building) as the peak of the Boise skyline.
—Mark Dee
january 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
The oily petroleum base penetrates the finish on the wood, displacing the moisture trapped inside, and the oils also nourish and condition dry wood.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, a massive fire ripped through a Ridgewood, Queens, apartment building, displacing dozens of people.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza kicked off a surge of violence in the West Bank, with the Israeli military's offensive targeting terrorists killing hundreds of Palestinians and displacing tens of thousands.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Ramaswamy told me his biggest fear is whether Snowflake can keep moving fast enough to realize this vision before OpenAI or Anthropic move down the stack—from AI agents into the data storage—potentially displacing Snowflake.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
Electric vehicles are displacing millions of barrels of oil demand per day - with that figure set to multiply by 2030.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
In May 2023, a two-alarm fire tore through eight rowhomes on Union Avenue, damaging two others and displacing 22 residents.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
Its preliminary plan would be the tallest building in the state, displacing Eighth and Main (more commonly called the Zions Bank building) as the peak of the Boise skyline.
—Mark Dee
january 13, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2026
The oily petroleum base penetrates the finish on the wood, displacing the moisture trapped inside, and the oils also nourish and condition dry wood.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Earlier this week, a massive fire ripped through a Ridgewood, Queens, apartment building, displacing dozens of people.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza kicked off a surge of violence in the West Bank, with the Israeli military's offensive targeting terrorists killing hundreds of Palestinians and displacing tens of thousands.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacing
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But what specific goals did this Administration have in removing Maduro and taking control?—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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But the season ended with a blowout loss in Seattle last week, removing the dream scenario of the 49ers lifting the Lombardi Trophy on their home field.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
24 Jan. 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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Completed annual winter preparations as part of our year-round seasonal preparation efforts, including inspecting thousands of electrical facilities and hundreds of vehicles, and proactively replacing critical equipment to reduce the risk of failures during extreme cold.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Giants had dropped three of their previous four games, and Hostetler was replacing a former Super Bowl MVP.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the president has brought Russia’s Vladimir Putin out of isolation, stunned the world by deposing Venezuela’s leader and made invasion threats toward Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of NATO member Denmark.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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Some are counting on the United States deposing him, Saddam Hussein-style (or Salvador Allende-style, or Manuel Noriega-style).—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
22 Nov. 2025
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To increase humidity, consider using a plant humidifier or relocating the plant to areas of the home with higher moisture, such as the bathroom.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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Another important detail to note about Carmel for anyone considering relocating there is the cost of housing.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dell is her stream's dungeon master, banishing those who don't abide by her terms and steadily rising up the platform's ranks with her sympathetic story and angry-funny screen presence.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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But there is more murdering and banishing to come.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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But totally superseding gold may not be advantageous, especially if the price there continues to rise.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The new charge marks a significant escalation in a case that has steadily expanded since the brothers were first arrested in December 2024, with prosecutors filing multiple superseding indictments as the case has moved closer to trial.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Acknowledging effort and complexity, rather than dismissing them, fosters engagement and improves problem-solving.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Federal judge rules in Simplot’s favor In late December, Winmill issued an order granting the company’s request for a summary judgment and dismissing all of Skidmore and Dance’s claims.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Displacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacing. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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