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as in to remove
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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as in to relegate
to force to leave a country
World War II displaced people all over Europe
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as in to depose
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 displace
They felt called to do something as the Syrian Civil War displaced an increasing number of people around them.
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
The Asheville area was devastated in September by Hurricane Helene, with thousands of people displaced and businesses destroyed or temporarily closed.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Funding shortages are leading to rapidly deteriorating conditions in displacement sites across Port-au-Prince with may of those who have been displaced living dangerously close to areas with active fighting.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
By the end of 2023, 47.3 million children had been displaced by conflict and violence.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025
The Asheville area was devastated in September by Hurricane Helene, with thousands of people displaced and businesses destroyed or temporarily closed.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
Funding shortages are leading to rapidly deteriorating conditions in displacement sites across Port-au-Prince with may of those who have been displaced living dangerously close to areas with active fighting.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
By the end of 2023, 47.3 million children had been displaced by conflict and violence.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displace
Verb
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The Trump administration has begun acting on its worthy goal of removing aliens who support Hamas -- its jihadist terror and its antisemitism.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
10 Mar. 2025
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To start, remove any weeds, rocks, or other debris from the planting area and rake the soil flat.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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While most automakers have relegated AI to safety-system technology in current models, Mercedes' use of AI in the cabin is a new frontier for the North American market, especially for a vehicle on the lower end of a company's lineup.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Queen was left off the first team picked by the media and relegated to the second team.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Dobbs replaces Jacoby Brissett, who served as Maye’s backup in 2024.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Part of the reason that total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions were 15.2% lower in 2022 than their peak in 2007 was due to greater natural gas use that replaced coal and petroleum generated electricity.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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To be clear: Schumer is not at risk of being deposed in short order, and Democrats do not carry House Republicans’ appetite for cannibalizing their own.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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On July 10, Jane became queen but was deposed nine days later after her support melted away in the wake of an uprising by Mary’s supporters.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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But that's just one of many reasons to visit, retire, or relocate to Tallahassee.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Trump in February said all the Palestinians living in Gaza should be relocated into other Middle East countries, while the U.S. develops the territory.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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Rather, the world was becoming more resourceful with its distractions: futility is easier to banish than death.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Dylan and Gabby voted to banish Danielle, but Dolores voted for Ivar.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Wearing tan prison garb and sporting a newly gray head of hair and beard, Combs, 55, denied the new allegations included in a superseding indictment prosecutors filed in March.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The superseding indictment included additional allegations related to racketeering conspiracy but no new charges.—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The storm, which produced violent tornadoes, raging wildfires, and blinding dust storms, decimated homes, toppled vehicles, and left entire communities reeling from the devastation.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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It should be mentioned that on Jan. 16, in a game on Long Island, Konecny toppled into the end wall, with his right shoulder seemingly taking the brunt of the impact.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Displace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displace. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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