displanted

past tense of displant
as in replaced
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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  • Losing experienced educators means losing years of knowledge, relationships and expertise that cannot simply be replaced with another name on a classroom roster.
    Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Aging pipes must be replaced, leaks prevented, emergencies addressed and critical systems kept operating for homes, schools, hospitals and businesses.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
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  • Missouri's highest court said a petition circulated by a group called People Not Politicians that demanded a statewide vote before the congressional map was implemented superseded the new map.
    Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • For the returners, any urge to celebrate those achievements was superseded by a push to accomplish more.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Displanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displanted. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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