1
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
The two properties tell a story of how Black communities are invested in and what is the best way to go about it without displacing or neglecting residents.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Rather than displacing jobs, AI should create new opportunities for people to contribute more meaningfully.
—Dax Grant, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Also, in January 2024 devastating floods roared through southeastern San Diego, displacing hundreds of families and causing millions of dollars in damages.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The home was destroyed, displacing a family, authorities told The Minnesota Star Tribune.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Along the Andalusian coast, an uncontrolled invasion of algae is displacing native species and disrupting the natural balance of the aquatic ecosystem.
—Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Experts have also warned that displacing Palestinians would further destabilize the region and threaten the security of neighboring states.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
This would disrupt the lives of thousands of children by displacing them from their homes and create a devastating foster care crisis, all to continue to allow frivolous lawsuits.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Wildfires and severe drought also raged through some countries, displacing people and disrupting food supplies.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
Rather than displacing jobs, AI should create new opportunities for people to contribute more meaningfully.
—Dax Grant, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Also, in January 2024 devastating floods roared through southeastern San Diego, displacing hundreds of families and causing millions of dollars in damages.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The home was destroyed, displacing a family, authorities told The Minnesota Star Tribune.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
Along the Andalusian coast, an uncontrolled invasion of algae is displacing native species and disrupting the natural balance of the aquatic ecosystem.
—Claire Poole, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Experts have also warned that displacing Palestinians would further destabilize the region and threaten the security of neighboring states.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
This would disrupt the lives of thousands of children by displacing them from their homes and create a devastating foster care crisis, all to continue to allow frivolous lawsuits.
—Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
Wildfires and severe drought also raged through some countries, displacing people and disrupting food supplies.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacing
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The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.—
Amanda Svachula,
Health,
27 Dec. 2024
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Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
27 Dec. 2024
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Usual manufacturers' guidelines state replacing them every five to seven years, which ends up generating a significant amount of waste.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
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Given the Panthers’ other needs, replacing all three specialists in the same offseason might be tricky.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The couple signed a multiyear deal with Netflix, reported to be worth $100 million after stepping back from their royal roles and relocating to her home state of California in 2020.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, Waterloo Records announced that the iconic store will be changing ownership and relocating from 600 North Lamar Blvd in 2025 after 35 years of business at this location.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Alvarez was charged on superseding information.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said their criminal investigation is ongoing and additional charges or defendants could be added in a possible superseding indictment.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
21 Oct. 2024
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Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Just a few days later, the Israeli government effectively began the process of dismissing Gali Baharav-Miara, Israel’s attorney general.—
Aaron Boxerman,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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These include deporting alleged members of a Venezuelan gang under an 18th-century wartime powers act and detaining a Columbia University student activist with legal permanent residency status over his role in pro-Palestinian protests.—
Brad Heath, Joshua Schneyer, Marisa Taylor, Sarah N. Lynch, Mike Spector,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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This has included cutting millions in federal funding to Columbia University and detaining and deporting students.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Displacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacing. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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