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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
Railroad companies whose tracks encircle Brooklyn have, in previous decades, gobbled up swaths of land, displacing residents and shrinking the usable footprint of a village that has about a dozen streets, none with stoplights.
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Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
The carbon monoxide in smoke binds to the hemoglobin in your red blood cells, displacing oxygen, so your heart and brain get less oxygen.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
On December 26, 2004, the Indian Ocean Tsunami struck with devastating force, claiming over 230,000 lives and displacing millions across 14 countries.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
According to a report from the National Center for Charter School Accountability and the Network for Public Education, Arizona has seen a 45% charter school closure rate, displacing over 80,000 students since 1998.
—Andrew Spar, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Once in the home, the owl landed on the family's Christmas tree, displacing the star that was already there to do so.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
For its part, Octopus’s customer-centric approach is a living example of innovation, having emerged as the UK’s largest energy provider by customer numbers—displacing traditional giants like British Gas—in less than a decade.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
That decimation started when miners rushed in for gold, killing and displacing tens of thousands of Native Americans in California and ravaging the redwood trees for lumber.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
However, the project has widely been criticised, not only for displacing large amount of people, but also for tapping into waterways that service other countries in South-East Asia, and India.
—Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
The carbon monoxide in smoke binds to the hemoglobin in your red blood cells, displacing oxygen, so your heart and brain get less oxygen.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
On December 26, 2004, the Indian Ocean Tsunami struck with devastating force, claiming over 230,000 lives and displacing millions across 14 countries.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
According to a report from the National Center for Charter School Accountability and the Network for Public Education, Arizona has seen a 45% charter school closure rate, displacing over 80,000 students since 1998.
—Andrew Spar, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Once in the home, the owl landed on the family's Christmas tree, displacing the star that was already there to do so.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
For its part, Octopus’s customer-centric approach is a living example of innovation, having emerged as the UK’s largest energy provider by customer numbers—displacing traditional giants like British Gas—in less than a decade.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
That decimation started when miners rushed in for gold, killing and displacing tens of thousands of Native Americans in California and ravaging the redwood trees for lumber.
—Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2024
However, the project has widely been criticised, not only for displacing large amount of people, but also for tapping into waterways that service other countries in South-East Asia, and India.
—Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for displacing
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The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.—
Amanda Svachula,
Health,
27 Dec. 2024
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Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
27 Dec. 2024
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Given the Panthers’ other needs, replacing all three specialists in the same offseason might be tricky.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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Usual manufacturers' guidelines state replacing them every five to seven years, which ends up generating a significant amount of waste.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, Waterloo Records announced that the iconic store will be changing ownership and relocating from 600 North Lamar Blvd in 2025 after 35 years of business at this location.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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The couple signed a multiyear deal with Netflix, reported to be worth $100 million after stepping back from their royal roles and relocating to her home state of California in 2020.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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Alvarez was charged on superseding information.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said their criminal investigation is ongoing and additional charges or defendants could be added in a possible superseding indictment.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN,
21 Oct. 2024
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Top Stories Just before Christmas, Biden egregiously commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 death row inmates, dismissing years of careful work by prosecutors, judges, and juries.—
The Editors,
National Review,
6 Jan. 2025
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The company stuck to its core DVD rental model while dismissing opportunities to innovate on the periphery.—
ByMargie Warrell,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Dallas sacking Washington’s quarterbacks six times — Daniels four times — on Sunday upped the Commanders’ allowed sacks total to 22 over the last five games.—
Ben Standig,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Lynch argues that large-scale mass deportations only hurt the local and federal economies, partially due to the misnomer that deporting working immigrants creates more jobs for Americans.—
Mennatalla Ibrahim,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Dec. 2024
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Issues like deporting millions of residents and their families, and increasing tariffs, even on important trading partners like Canada and Mexico.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Displacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displacing. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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