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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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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
At least half of the people displaced had lived in the municipality of Delmas, hard hit by recent gang violence.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
More than 42,000 Haitians displaced The primary task of the council remains restoring security in order to prepare for elections, a point Jean emphasized during his address.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
The American Red Cross is assisting the families who were displaced.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Since generative AI and LLMs became the catchphrase of the tech industry, the conversation around work has been largely one of pessimism, where AI automates almost everything and displaces most people in the global workforce.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
More than 42,000 Haitians displaced The primary task of the council remains restoring security in order to prepare for elections, a point Jean emphasized during his address.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
The American Red Cross is assisting the families who were displaced.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2025
Since generative AI and LLMs became the catchphrase of the tech industry, the conversation around work has been largely one of pessimism, where AI automates almost everything and displaces most people in the global workforce.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Note that synthetic data is not about replacing real data but augmenting it to remove bottlenecks and drive AI innovation.—
Aditi Godbole,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There were no survivors, and all six bodies were being removed from the scene, National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman confirmed at a news conference the next day.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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There followed a surreal half-time chat between Chapman and Poyet about his dismissal, with the game relegated to a sideshow, as fellow pundit Efan Ekoku shifted awkwardly in his seat.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The herb once relegated to savory cooking has begun popping up in cocktails, as more bartenders enlist its unique flavor to liven up recipes.—
Kevin Gray,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Jones, 46, whose father, Emil Jones Jr., led the state Senate for years before orchestrating to have his son replace him in 2009, is charged with bribery, use of an interstate facility to solicit bribery and lying to federal agents.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Three years later, board members sought to replace him.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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On July 10, Jane became queen but was deposed nine days later after her support melted away in the wake of an uprising by Mary’s supporters.—
Pan Pylas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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But they, along with Pino’s brother, who was also deposed, detailed actions Pino took that could be seen as preparations for the end of his life.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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The main interior difference is a spacious main salon made larger by relocating the bulky and imposing HVAC trunk (the main technical passageway for air that on previous models took up much of the formal dining area) to the exterior.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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But with Pokrovsk itself heavily defended and the military supplies previously situated there largely relocated, Russia’s main effort in the area could be to push westward, rather than north.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each player was banished from his professional sport for life.—
Martin Edel,
Sportico.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by a children’s book series by Colin Thompson, this movie focuses on an evil king (who happens to be Betty’s grandfather) who banished music and magic from the land.—
Dina Gachman,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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In November 2024, a superseding indictment was unsealed in a Brooklyn federal court for charges stemming from murders allegedly ordered and committed by national leaders, members and associates of MS-13.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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This month prosecutors from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Diego filed a superseding indictment against Lundy and two co-defendants that further accused Lundy of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and money laundering.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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The number of sites, and whether they are secured, has been a mystery since rebels toppled Mr. al-Assad last year.—
Megha Rajagopalan,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Rafah residents said most of the local population had followed Israel's order to leave, as Israeli strikes toppled buildings there.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Displace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/displace. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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