evacuation
noun
evac·u·a·tion
i-ˌva-kyə-ˈwā-shən 
-kyü-ˈā-
1
: the act or process of evacuating
2
: something evacuated or discharged
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Firefighters have contained a wildfire in western Colorado that broke out on Tuesday, and officials have lifted the evacuation order for nearby residents.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Local governments can review evacuation routes, drainage systems, emergency shelters and communication plans.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Firefighters have contained a wildfire in western Colorado that broke out on Tuesday, and officials have lifted the evacuation order for nearby residents.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Follow evacuation instructions without delay.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Local governments can review evacuation routes, drainage systems, emergency shelters and communication plans.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for evacuation
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“Evacuation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evacuation. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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evacuation
noun
evac·u·a·tion
i-ˌvak-yə-ˈwā-shən
1
: the act or process of evacuating
2
: something evacuated or discharged
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