1
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
The war in Gaza has sparked a surge of violence in the West Bank, with the Israeli military targeting fighters in large-scale operations that have killed hundreds of Palestinians and displaced tens of thousands.
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Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
The same tents are often used to house those displaced by natural disasters, like hurricanes, DeSantis’ office said.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
The Venezuelan business community in Miami has launched a donation campaign to help those affected by the torrential rains that have ravaged more than five states in Venezuela, leaving at least one person dead and over 8,000 people displaced.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
An exception is Ikea, which said call center workers displaced by AI would have the chance to retrain as interior design advisors.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
The same tents are often used to house those displaced by natural disasters, like hurricanes, DeSantis’ office said.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
The Venezuelan business community in Miami has launched a donation campaign to help those affected by the torrential rains that have ravaged more than five states in Venezuela, leaving at least one person dead and over 8,000 people displaced.
—Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
An exception is Ikea, which said call center workers displaced by AI would have the chance to retrain as interior design advisors.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displace
Verb
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Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers introduced legislation to remove the Johnson Amendment.—
Fatima Hussein,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Why are passengers required to remove their shoes at security checkpoints?—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
8 July 2025
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For example: The strike on Iran demonstrated America’s unique global military reach and its ability, together with Israel, to reshape the Middle East while relegating Russia and China — nominally Iran’s allies — to the sidelines.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Crypto policy is increasingly, if not at the center, no longer being relegated to the fringes of U.S. policy conversations, and stablecoins specifically are being embraced by institutions across the board.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Andrew Vorhees is the clear favorite to replace Patrick Mekari at left guard and Nate Wiggins will be a Day 1 starter at outside corner in place of Brandon Stephens.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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North Carolinians interested in replacing retiring Sen. Thom Tillis are waiting out decisions from Lara Trump and Roy Cooper, the state’s former Democratic governor.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
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He was signed aged 29 in 2022 on a free transfer, usurped Vicente Guaita to become first choice and then, after being deposed by Henderson, was sold to Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024 for £10million ($13.5m).—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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None of those who were deposed was mentioned by name at the hearing.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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Industry sources report that several Hungarian companies are already considering relocating operations to more crypto-friendly jurisdictions in the Baltics or elsewhere in Europe.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Eight horses died in the blaze, while Cox and the homeowners saved 10 others that have relocated to other stables in the area.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
12 July 2025
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Vera, the daughter of a Russian father and Korean mother, may be banished to second-class citizenry.—
Mark Athitakis,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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During those frenzied years in the 1960s and 1970s, authorities banished Xi from the capital and subjected him to solitary confinement and physical abuse.—
JOSEPH TORIGIAN,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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Some countries have specific legislation that supersedes private contractual arrangements, effectively nullifying termination clauses regardless of the circumstances that trigger them.—
Mohaimina Haque,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Federal, state and even municipal policy will supersede churches’ best efforts to support and perhaps even shield immigrations.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Planting them in groups or among other plants helps keep them upright, but tall varieties often topple over onto their neighbors as the season progresses.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The Islamic Republic grew even weaker in December, when rebels toppled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, another faithful Iranian ally.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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“Displace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displace. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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