displant

verb

di-ˈsplant How to pronounce displant (audio)
Definition of displantnext
as in to replace
to take the place of long ago displanted by the automobile, the horse and buggy have become icons of a slower, gentler time

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  1. replace
  2. supersede
Verb
  • While this home looks very traditional when viewed from the street, with its obvious and undeniable curb appeal on full display, expectations of a traditional interior are quickly replaced upon passing through the front door.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
  • Make sure filters are replaced on schedule and are of the highest level of filtration your system can handle.
    — Devi Shastri, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of replace
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  • The airline’s internal policies do not supersede federal regulations.
    — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
  • What happens when the idea of a book supersedes the book itself in the eyes of readers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026
Definition of supersede
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“Displant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displant. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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