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
Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani, The Dial, 25 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article One person was taken to the hospital as 10 people were displaced following an apartment fire in Norwich on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Australia has displaced Great Britain from the top by a single point, with Spain’s victory elevating it into third place, just three points off the lead.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Almost all of Gaza’s population of more than 2 million has been displaced from their homes.
—Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Many Palestinians had just returned to their homes, during a ceasefire that began in January, after months of being displaced by the fighting.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
Free Donations The first weeks after being displaced, Benko and her parents spent time making trips to Goodwill and donation centers to get pieces that felt lived in and would make their new place feel cozy and curated.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2025
Illegal homemade fireworks suspected in Pacoima explosion that displaced dozens of families, police say.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Eight people have been hospitalized and at least 87 residents have been displaced following an explosion at an assisted living facility in Denver.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
Fourteen years of war have left the country desolate, and its people exhausted; millions have been displaced or were forced to become refugees.
—Raghed Waked & Justin Salhani, The Dial, 25 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article One person was taken to the hospital as 10 people were displaced following an apartment fire in Norwich on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2025
Australia has displaced Great Britain from the top by a single point, with Spain’s victory elevating it into third place, just three points off the lead.
—Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Almost all of Gaza’s population of more than 2 million has been displaced from their homes.
—Nadeen Ebrahim and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Many Palestinians had just returned to their homes, during a ceasefire that began in January, after months of being displaced by the fighting.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
Free Donations The first weeks after being displaced, Benko and her parents spent time making trips to Goodwill and donation centers to get pieces that felt lived in and would make their new place feel cozy and curated.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2025
Illegal homemade fireworks suspected in Pacoima explosion that displaced dozens of families, police say.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Eight people have been hospitalized and at least 87 residents have been displaced following an explosion at an assisted living facility in Denver.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
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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His family have since relocated to the UK.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Seeking to deepen her impact, Lahar left Columbia after three years and eventually relocated from New York to Israel and joined Tech2Peace to pioneer innovative approaches to fostering collaboration and understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The candles that used to illuminate Christmas trees have thankfully been replaced by electric lights.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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His Liverpool team, coached by Arne Slot who replaced Jürgen Klopp in the summer, sits top of the table over the festive period, four points ahead of its nearest rivals and with a game in hand.—
James Nalton,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In Syria, which Iran used as transit for weapons to proxies, Tehran’s ally Bashar al-Assad has been deposed, and Israel continues to attack the country and take new territory.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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The trouble with international prosecutions The ICC has a long list of outstanding arrest warrants, including for former dictator Omar al-Bashir, who ruled Sudan for three decades before being deposed in 2019.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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Switching to Bournemouth removed Adams from the frenzy and bright lights that surround Leeds.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bricks that were most likely 184 years old were removed from the foundation of the church, ending its almost two centuries-long mission.—
Noe Padilla,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The box office blues have been banished in historic fashion.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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And within a few years, she would be personally banished from Nazi Germany by Adolf Hitler and become a stalwart presence for millions of radio listeners during World War II.—
Mycah Hazel,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Short-term commitments superseded sentimentality, turning two homegrown cornerstones into opponents while thrusting a team into overhaul.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Giants’ 2024 season, their 100th as a franchise, now has superseded the franchise’s infamous 1978 season by one full plane.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 Dec. 2024
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The duo's collaborations aren't just relegated to the recording booth and the stage, either.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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Sustainability cannot be relegated to a single department or initiative.—
Joel Carboni,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Displaced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displaced. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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