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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3
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
In this way, the tool can optimize its assistance without displacing the user’s decision rights.
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Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
After the war in Gaza began, Israel expanded its military operations in the West Bank, displacing tens of thousands of Palestinians from their homes.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 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.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 12 June 2026
When a small electric current is passed through the liquid metal, the interaction between the current and the magnetic field generates a Lorentz force that causes the liquid metal droplet to oscillate within the channel, repeatedly displacing the surrounding fluid.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported in connection with the fire, the fire department said, but the building was deemed uninhabitable due to fire damage, displacing three adults.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The new hub-and-spoke model of air service started displacing milk-run paths.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
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.
—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
Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
After the war in Gaza began, Israel expanded its military operations in the West Bank, displacing tens of thousands of Palestinians from their homes.
—Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 18 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.
—The Conversation, Fortune, 12 June 2026
When a small electric current is passed through the liquid metal, the interaction between the current and the magnetic field generates a Lorentz force that causes the liquid metal droplet to oscillate within the channel, repeatedly displacing the surrounding fluid.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported in connection with the fire, the fire department said, but the building was deemed uninhabitable due to fire damage, displacing three adults.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The new hub-and-spoke model of air service started displacing milk-run paths.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacing
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By removing the liquid filling stage entirely and accelerating the subsequent chemical formation and aging protocols, the production timeline for these steps is shortened by two-thirds.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Make 4- to 6-inch-long cuttings by sipping off the ends of the shoots and removing a few bottom leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 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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Aguirre will have to make at least one lineup change against South Korea, with Edson Álvarez replacing César Montes, who is serving a red-card suspension.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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According to Xcel, those investments include replacing nearly 18,000 utility poles, adding more than 400 miles of transmission lines, replacing approximately 306 miles of distribution cable and bringing new substations online.—
Tori Mason,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Conspicuously absent in the edit is the follow-up question from the attorney deposing Cavanaugh, who asked whether DOGE actually managed to reduce the deficit.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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While the opposition Conservative Party has a history of deposing prime ministers while in office, Labour does not, said Jonathan Tonge, a professor of politics at the University of Liverpool.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Ensuring your porch is unwelcoming by relocating bird baths or feeders and trimming nearby trees can prevent birds from making nests.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Today, Gregory is living in Nashville after relocating there from Miami to help open a new restaurant location — turning a temporary assignment into a permanent move and a fresh, new chapter.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 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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This year’s sequel climaxes with Grace hijacking her second wedding to a Satanic heir by killing him and banishing his oligarchical cabal to hell.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 May 2026
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The Afghan national accused of carrying out a deadly ambush-style shooting targeting National Guard members near the White House pleaded not guilty Tuesday to all charges in a 17-count federal superseding indictment.—
Bonny Chu , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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The 32-year-old Rozier was charged with two counts this past fall, but prosecutors added two new charges last month in a superseding indictment.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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That included dismissing all claims against the Herald defendants and Mayor Wu.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 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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“Displacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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