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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
In periods of silence, the group honored first responders, those displaced by the explosion, a neighborhood trying to overcome a shared grief, and the three lives lost.
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Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Artificial intelligence in modern pharmacy operates quietly, embedded inside codebases and dashboards, shaping workflows without displacing professional judgment.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
As civilians of the surrounding areas become displaced by the Fire Nation, more and more refugees, including Zuko and Iroh, who’ve been living off the grid, make their way to the capital.
—Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
According to Partridge, the fire left five adults and six children displaced.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
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Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Artificial intelligence in modern pharmacy operates quietly, embedded inside codebases and dashboards, shaping workflows without displacing professional judgment.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
As civilians of the surrounding areas become displaced by the Fire Nation, more and more refugees, including Zuko and Iroh, who’ve been living off the grid, make their way to the capital.
—Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
According to Partridge, the fire left five adults and six children displaced.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displace
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Escalante Sandoval then approached the parked van, removed a key concealed in the gas cap and backed it up, allowing a group of people to move three deep freezers from the van into the bed of the truck and load them with packages.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Nothing has been touched since the artist’s death in 2009 except for dust removed by a neighbor and caretaker.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Carolina has used a relatively strict two-man rotation at the position under head coach Dave Canales, so Etienne is going to need to carve out a role on offense in specific packages or be relegated to return duties, similar to his rookie season.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Then came an unexpected January benching for Clarkson, who was relegated to the bench as Brown opted for Landry Shamet to fill in those minutes.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2026
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When rookie left fielder Ryan Ward walked in the seventh inning, the speedier and more defensively sound Alex Call replaced him on the bases.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Check belts and hoses for dryness or cracking, make sure your tires are in good shape and replace coolant fluids.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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On May 28, a judge ruled that Todd Culyba, a former global general counsel at Stoli Group, could be deposed in regards to the case, per Page Six.—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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As part of the ongoing civil court case, Andreatta, a Lincoln council member, was deposed.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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As a result of its complications, the team was forced to relocate its base camp from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Originally destined for slaughter during the Eid al-Adha festival, the 1,500-pound animal was seized by authorities, spared sacrifice and relocated to the capital’s zoo, where keepers lavish it with care.—
al Emrun Garjon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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But the most important takeaways are that Claudia and Madeline are killed for their role in Lestat’s almost-offing, while Louis is only banished.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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Burns wanted to banish Thornton back to the OHL.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a federal judge on Wednesday to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the Justice Department shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment against the nonprofit with members of the media.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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One new features of the Motive AI Dashcam Plus is the ability to detect road signs, so drivers can be sure of speed changes that supersede outdated satnav information.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Flying over the Cape Canaveral site, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman had a birds-eye view of the charred debris and toppled infrastructure that remained where once a $1 billion launch complex stood.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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A lot happened in the NBA over the weekend — San Antonio toppled defending champs Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, meaning we’re now guaranteed a new NBA champion.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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“Displace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displace. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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