1. moving something from its usual or original position
Usage: present participle of displace
2. taking the place of someone or something; replacing
Usage: present participle of displace
3. forcing people to leave their homes or usual place
Usage: present participle of displace

Examples

• The construction project is displacing several families from their neighborhood.
• New technology is displacing traditional manufacturing methods.
• The earthquake is displacing thousands of residents from the coastal area.
• Online shopping is displacing many brick-and-mortar stores.
• The flood is displacing water from the riverbank into nearby fields.
• Automation is displacing workers in various industries.
• The heavy furniture is displacing the floorboards underneath.