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as in removing
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 exiling
to force to leave a country
World War II displaced people all over Europe
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as in replacing
to take the place of
inefficient methods displaced by newer ones
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as in deposing
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 displacing
Earlier this week, a massive fire ripped through a Ridgewood, Queens, apartment building, displacing dozens of people.
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Elle McLogan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Sodium is absorbed by roots, displacing important nutrients.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 29 Dec. 2025
The Israel-Hamas war in Gaza kicked off a surge of violence in the West Bank, with the Israeli military's offensive targeting terrorists killing hundreds of Palestinians and displacing tens of thousands.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
When displacing existing sources of authority, uncertainty is a feature, not a bug.
—Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
Sudan’s brutal civil war has dragged on for more than 2½ years, displacing millions and killing in excess of 150,000 people – making it among the most deadly conflicts in the world today.
—Christopher Tounsel, The Conversation, 18 Dec. 2025
Flooding there has decimated critical culverts and tribal roads, displacing families and complicating access to the park’s eastern entrances.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 17 Dec. 2025
Conflict reignited across Sudan in April 2023, displacing more than 12 million people and plunging the country into chaos.
—David Miliband, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
The Liaoning and the Shandong are smaller – displacing 60,000 to 70,000 tons – and their launch system limits the weapons and fuel load of aircraft.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
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Lucas offered to amend the ordinance, removing the requirement for detention facilities, as well as for other facilities or buildings paid for with public safety sales tax money.—
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If surrounding trees are contributing to harmful debris buildup in your AC unit, pruning overhanging branches or removing the trees might be necessary to protect the unit.—
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Ruthlessly exiling those players sent a clear message about the importance of squad harmony, but arguably handed the leverage in negotiations to buying clubs, driving down their prices and delaying their departures.—
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The company works closely with mental health professionals to ensure its technology aligns with clinical practice rather than replacing it.—
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Strand shares that the mere thought of replacing a roof shortly after moving in can be overwhelming for buyers and is often what leads to lower offers or buyers walking away all together.—
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Some are counting on the United States deposing him, Saddam Hussein-style (or Salvador Allende-style, or Manuel Noriega-style).—
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Attorneys deposing Bovino played him a clip of the incident.—
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To increase humidity, consider using a plant humidifier or relocating the plant to areas of the home with higher moisture, such as the bathroom.—
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Another important detail to note about Carmel for anyone considering relocating there is the cost of housing.—
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For Removing Mildew & Musty Smells If your clothes have a mildewy, musty smell, then vinegar can save the day by banishing these unwanted odors.—
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Maximizing every square inch of space with clever organizers is the key to banishing clutter — and this Amazon find is the ideal fit for transforming cluttered cabinets and shelves.—
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Those charges, however, were amended when prosecutors filed superseding indictments in both cases in early September.—
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The revelation was disclosed in a superseding indictment posted to the federal docket on Tuesday.—
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Confidence can tip into defensiveness, so your challenge has a lot to do with asserting boundaries without emotional withdrawal and honoring your needs without dismissing others.—
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The president spoke little about democracy in Venezuela, dismissing a potential role for its longstanding democratic opposition in running the country in the immediate aftermath of the operation.—
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“Displacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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