as in dispossessed
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as in relocated
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 exiled
to force to leave a country
World War II displaced people all over Europe
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as in replaced
to take the place of
inefficient methods displaced by newer ones
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as in deposed
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 displaced
Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In a signal of support for the citizens who have been displaced by the violence, Tuluka met with war victims in late November.
—Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These brain cells perceive what moves and changes, such as a shift in brightness or an object that has been displaced, according to the study.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Now a ceasefire with Hezbollah, bolstered perhaps by the fall of Syria’s government, offers hope that northerners displaced by war can return home.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, who has an office on the fourth floor of the main building, will not be displaced.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Nearly half a million people have died in the war, and half the prewar population of 23 million people has been displaced.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Assad and his family are known for a brutal dictatorship, which since 2011 has been devastated by a civil war that turned it into a breeding ground for the extremist group ISIS while sparking a refugee crisis that saw millions displaced from their homes.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
After the local inhabitants were displaced, more than 60 nuclear tests were carried out from 1946 to 1958, according to the UNESCO website.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
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Millions of Syrian refugees, displaced across the region, will eventually shape economic recovery and social order.
—Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In a signal of support for the citizens who have been displaced by the violence, Tuluka met with war victims in late November.
—Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
These brain cells perceive what moves and changes, such as a shift in brightness or an object that has been displaced, according to the study.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Now a ceasefire with Hezbollah, bolstered perhaps by the fall of Syria’s government, offers hope that northerners displaced by war can return home.
—Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, who has an office on the fourth floor of the main building, will not be displaced.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Nearly half a million people have died in the war, and half the prewar population of 23 million people has been displaced.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Assad and his family are known for a brutal dictatorship, which since 2011 has been devastated by a civil war that turned it into a breeding ground for the extremist group ISIS while sparking a refugee crisis that saw millions displaced from their homes.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
After the local inhabitants were displaced, more than 60 nuclear tests were carried out from 1946 to 1958, according to the UNESCO website.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displaced
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The remnants reflected the lives of dispossessed and displaced people.Dallas News, Dallas News, 19 May 2022
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Conover keeps his readers waiting for too long, almost half the book, before saying anything about how the San Luis Valley came to be a magnet for the dispossessed.Kathryn Schulz, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2022
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Water, of course, is neither created nor destroyed, merely relocated.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Since 2005, more than half that left had relocated to Texas by 2023, The Center Square reported.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Dec. 2024
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This is also the second Golden Globes since its longtime backer, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, was replaced following the acquisition of all the HFPA’s assets, rights and properties by Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge.Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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That was the ball game, as Desmond Ridder replaced O’Connell, and the Buccaneers scored two touchdowns late when the defense ran out of gas.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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The statement says the two parties had agreed to be deposed in the same week in person, with LaBeouf going first.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 21 Oct. 2024
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After Marcos was deposed, his assets were frozen and 40 Wall Street was auctioned off, again, seven years later.Zach Everson, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
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Underhill has been removed from the story in A Complete Unknown.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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This will be removed after the tournament for the beginning of the new club season in Switzerland.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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The pet camera shows Dotty first sitting on her cot, with her head plopped down in disbelief that she'd been banished.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Note that while Norton Secure VPN remains available, it has effectively been superseded by Norton Ultra VPN Plus.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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An important difference being that those accused of communism could defend themselves during the congressional investigations, and the investigations themselves are superseded by higher powers.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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This culinary style, so deeply rooted in the history of our city, had been relegated to a kind of purgatory.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite its off-road capabilities, this type of work is what the Traverse would usually be relegated to by the average buyer.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Displaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaced. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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