as in replaces
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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Violence is suggested rather than shown, and emotional excess replaces physical brutality.—
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Neither tea replaces medical treatment, but can be used as a tool in a heart-healthy lifestyle.—
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Health,
20 Jan. 2026
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This action supersedes any prior notices which may have been received related to grant termination.—
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Literary Hub,
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The new guidance supersedes previous guidelines published in February 2024.—
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29 Nov. 2025
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“Displants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displants. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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