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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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2
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
And, to be sure, there are majority Black neighborhoods in Detroit outside of the downtown area that have managed to retain their populations and not be displaced, while receiving new investments.
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
But with the influx of refugees, the all-volunteer agency is also having to figure out how to shelter the displaced.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
Niger has been repeatedly plagued by food and humanitarian crises, as more than 300,000 people have been displaced.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
The Eiffel Tower is warped and displaced, the Arc de Triomphe hewn in twain.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
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David Aldridge, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
But with the influx of refugees, the all-volunteer agency is also having to figure out how to shelter the displaced.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2025
Niger has been repeatedly plagued by food and humanitarian crises, as more than 300,000 people have been displaced.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 25 Apr. 2025
The Eiffel Tower is warped and displaced, the Arc de Triomphe hewn in twain.
—Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for displace
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Walmart has removed self checkout machines in some locations, including in Shrewbury, Missouri and Cleveland.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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After the rollers have been removed, adding a light oil will increase shine and help control frizz.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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Does that relegate the 2024 second-round pick to the bench, assuming Williams holds onto his starting role alongside McKinney?—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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If the next generation of cross-border rails is written in Brussels, Shenzhen or Riyadh, the dollar could be relegated to just one more token on someone else’s ledger, accepted out of habit rather than structural necessity.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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More news to know now The acting FEMA administrator was replaced after contradicting Trump on abolishing the agency.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Eventually, a £400,000 scheme was agreed that would see a new roof erected, all wooden benches replaced, and the entire area concreted.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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These witnesses have been deposed already and there has been an immense discovery of documents.—
Terence McGinley,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Hours after the deposition was set to occur, the Attorney General’s Office filed a motion for a protective order that sought to stop Labrador from being deposed.—
Kyle Pfannenstiel,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2025
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California University of California orders hiring freeze, cuts in response to Trump threats March 19, 2025 Milliken, who will relocate from Austin to the Bay Area this summer, will receive a salary of $1.475 million, compared to Drake’s $1.308 million.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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In response, the government has decided to relocate the capital from Jakarta in northern Java to Nusantara, a future city currently under construction in the forests of Kalimantan on the island of Borneo.—
Lindsey McGinnis,
Christian Science Monitor,
1 May 2025
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For example, Canada, the second largest market for U.S. spirits exports after the E.U., imposed a 25 percent tariff on all American spirits that began on March 13, and nearly all Canadian provinces have banished American booze from store shelves.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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An affectionate cat became famous in the town of Fredericksburg, Texas, after local officials decided to banish her from her home at a public library.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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On April 8, a Houston federal grand jury filed a superseding indictment.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2025
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But those rights can be superseded by the federal government in some circumstances, including when officials screen foreigners at the border.—
Ana Ley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Wind gusts as high as 90 mph toppled trees and ripped roofs off several buildings.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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Strong winds also toppled trees or caused property damage in Oklahoma, Kansas, Illinois, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio and New York.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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