Definition of evacuatenext
as in to empty
to remove the contents of evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide

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Recent Examples of evacuate Homes along Black Lake’s west side were evacuated over the weekend, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Sarah Brumfield, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 Homes along Black Lake’s west side were evacuated over the weekend, according to the sheriff’s office. Sarah Brumfield, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026 People in the area of the fires have also been forced to evacuate, and some schools have been closed. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 After receiving that information, officers began evacuating nearby residents as a precaution. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evacuate
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Verb
  • Over time, the bodega shelves emptied to make way for bottles of worldly wine and beer, but the love for the city remains five years later — as do those signature sandwiches.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • However, as part of that, the gallbladder empties less frequently and more slowly.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The other two came after Vucevic — who started the second half in place of Queta — vacated the paint on a driving dunk by Bona.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Universal won’t vacate that August date, setting an untitled event film on the calendar instead.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • The artist was working on a number of individual figures and one day, while clearing his worktable, placed them on the floor and was struck by the arrangement, preserved in this piece.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The company also recommended that the person clear their cache and cookies on their device or try a different browser.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The great-great-grandson of Frank Zamboni, the inventor of his namesake ice-cleaning vehicle, attended his first postseason game since the Comeback on Katella, a Ducks double-overtime victory over Edmonton in the second round in 2017.
    Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The Miami Dolphins cleaned house this offseason, then raided the Packers’ to figure out their new direction.
    Andrew Greif, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Evacuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuate. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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