Thesaurus results for DISPLANTING

displanting

verb

present participle of displant

as in replacing

to take the place of long ago displanted by the automobile, the horse and buggy have become icons of a slower, gentler time

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Imaginative, collectible character toothbrushes are designed for little hands, with interchangeable brush heads that let kids keep their favorite character while replacing the brush as needed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
The offensive line, which is replacing four starters from last season’s team that reached the national title game, held its own for the most part.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

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