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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
About six units sustained heavy damage, but the blaze left the entire building uninhabitable, displacing what was estimated to be as many as about 60 people who were expected to be housed at a local hotel or taken in by family or friends.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Meanwhile, investors are buying elevated land that is less likely to flood in communities like Little Haiti, displacing communities and limiting their access to affordable housing.
—Zac Taylor, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
No injuries were reported, but the home was deemed uninhabitable, displacing four adults.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Artificial intelligence in modern pharmacy operates quietly, embedded inside codebases and dashboards, shaping workflows without displacing professional judgment.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Israel has occupied huge areas of southern Lebanon, displacing more than a million people there.
—James Hider, NPR, 1 June 2026
The green energy revolution is not simply a story about solar panels and wind turbines displacing coal and gas.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Data center construction — the physical infrastructure required to run the AI systems displacing office workers — has added 212,000 jobs since 2022 and is now generating roughly 9,000 new positions a month, according to Goldman economists Sarah Dong and Joseph Briggs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
But displacing Nevada, which has had a spot in the early window since 2008, will be difficult, especially after Democrats changed the state law in 2021 to ditch its caucuses.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Meanwhile, investors are buying elevated land that is less likely to flood in communities like Little Haiti, displacing communities and limiting their access to affordable housing.
—Zac Taylor, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
No injuries were reported, but the home was deemed uninhabitable, displacing four adults.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Artificial intelligence in modern pharmacy operates quietly, embedded inside codebases and dashboards, shaping workflows without displacing professional judgment.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Israel has occupied huge areas of southern Lebanon, displacing more than a million people there.
—James Hider, NPR, 1 June 2026
The green energy revolution is not simply a story about solar panels and wind turbines displacing coal and gas.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Data center construction — the physical infrastructure required to run the AI systems displacing office workers — has added 212,000 jobs since 2022 and is now generating roughly 9,000 new positions a month, according to Goldman economists Sarah Dong and Joseph Briggs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
But displacing Nevada, which has had a spot in the early window since 2008, will be difficult, especially after Democrats changed the state law in 2021 to ditch its caucuses.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacing
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Do any pruning in spring or summer, and focus on removing dead or damaged branches and leaves, getting rid of crossing branches, and thinning out crowded areas to improve airflow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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In reality, removing these credits without a credible alternative would hit many families hard, especially those already relying on the subsidies to keep coverage affordable.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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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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Another weird thing is that one person, a high-ranking member of Atomwaffen, who tried to preach for exiling Roman from all these National Socialist circles, one day disappeared.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Studio had some formidable shoes to fill, replacing the eponymous and long-beloved French fine-dining institution that had defined special-occasion fine dining in Laguna Beach for more than twenty years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The execution method, which involves strapping a respirator onto the inmate's face and replacing breathable air with pure nitrogen gas, causing death by lack of oxygen, has been criticized by opponents as inhumane and torturous.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 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 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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The first phase includes grading the site, building roadways around the property, constructing ball fields and relocating existing overhead power lines underground, the latter of which has already been completed in a contract with Idaho Power.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Companies with high paying jobs are relocating, and some people are flourishing.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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For Removing Mildew & Musty Smells If your clothes have a mildewy, musty smell, then vinegar can save the day by banishing these unwanted odors.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Latz has picked up the past four saves for Texas, banishing Jakob Junis to a supporting role.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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In a concession to the council, Lee’s proposal would repeal a local law that disallows council members from superseding the administrator and giving orders to city staff.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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Aurora Phelps, 44, is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from older men by draining their bank accounts and using their credit cards to make purchases at luxury retailers including Dior, according to a superseding indictment filed in Nevada and obtained by PEOPLE.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Media covered the story briefly before dismissing it as youthful overreaction or isolated activism.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Mirren is dismissing talk that there is a beef between the costars.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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“Displacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacing. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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