displant

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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  • These assessments are carried out at an early, pre-licensing stage and are intended to promote shared understanding of safety principles rather than replace national regulatory decisions.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Jan. 2026
  • According to Oppermann, the idea is to ultimately supplement, not replace, live music concerts.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
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  • In October 2024, however, federal prosecutors released a superseding indictment charging Wedding with running a criminal enterprise, cocaine trafficking and murder in an operation stretching across the US, Canada, Mexico and Colombia.
    Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
  • But totally superseding gold may not be advantageous, especially if the price there continues to rise.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Displant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displant. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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