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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
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.
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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
None of the tech giants are displacing Nvidia, and Google isn't even comparing the performance of its new chips with those from the AI chip leader.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
On April 26, 1986, an explosion at the nuclear power plant in Ukraine sent radiation across Europe and forced the evacuation of entire towns, displacing tens of thousands.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The fighting has carved a path of destruction from agricultural towns near the border to Beirut, killing more than 2,000 people and displacing in excess of 1 million others, according to Lebanese authorities.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
In 1978, two tenements on Livonia Avenue in Brownsville burn to the ground, killing one resident and displacing dozens of others.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The United Nations and the International Rescue Committee say recent airstrikes have devastated central Beirut, displacing more than a million civilians.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Overall, the fighting has killed more than 2,100 people and displacing in excess of 1 million others, according to Lebanese authorities.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
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
None of the tech giants are displacing Nvidia, and Google isn't even comparing the performance of its new chips with those from the AI chip leader.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
On April 26, 1986, an explosion at the nuclear power plant in Ukraine sent radiation across Europe and forced the evacuation of entire towns, displacing tens of thousands.
—Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The fighting has carved a path of destruction from agricultural towns near the border to Beirut, killing more than 2,000 people and displacing in excess of 1 million others, according to Lebanese authorities.
—ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
In 1978, two tenements on Livonia Avenue in Brownsville burn to the ground, killing one resident and displacing dozens of others.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The United Nations and the International Rescue Committee say recent airstrikes have devastated central Beirut, displacing more than a million civilians.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
Overall, the fighting has killed more than 2,100 people and displacing in excess of 1 million others, according to Lebanese authorities.
—Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacing
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This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Experts recommend removing outdated tags before each trip and using airline apps or tracking devices for better visibility.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 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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Slim planter beds along fences operate on the same principle, replacing bulky garden beds with streamlined growing space that hugs the perimeter and keeps the center of the garden open and breathable.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong were initially cast in the film but dropped out due to other commitments, with Johansson and Teller replacing them.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
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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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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Across youth sports, affluent families are making enormous financial and logistical bets on their children’s athletic futures—relocating across state lines, buying second homes near top-tier academies, and spending well into six figures annually on tuition, private coaching, travel, and club teams.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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He was granted Peruvian citizenship in 2015 after relocating there as a missionary in 1985.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 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 approach has nothing to do with maximizing screentime or superseding her actual director, but modulating her performance within a broader context.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
30 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,
Twin Cities,
22 Mar. 2026
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After vacating the conviction, the judge took the additional step of dismissing the murder charge against Martinez, ending the criminal case against him entirely.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Before dismissing this activity or just trying to get through it, recognize your tendency to view nearly everything as a situation from which to extricate yourself as quickly and painlessly as possible.—
Charles Yu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Displacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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