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Recent Examples of evacuate
Around 15,000 people have been evacuated from their homes.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
The service was being live-streamed and there is video surveillance of guests evacuating after initially mistaking the gunfire for construction noises.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 23 June 2025
As the situation in the Middle East escalated leading up to and immediately following the U.S. military’s airstrikes on Iran’s three key nuclear bases over the weekend, Americans within the region began frantically trying to evacuate Israel.
—Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Meanwhile, Iran’s stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium continues to grow, Israeli officials are openly weighing military options, and the United States is evacuating diplomats and military families from Iraq due to rising tensions.
—Jane Harman, Time, 13 June 2025
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
The service was being live-streamed and there is video surveillance of guests evacuating after initially mistaking the gunfire for construction noises.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 23 June 2025
As the situation in the Middle East escalated leading up to and immediately following the U.S. military’s airstrikes on Iran’s three key nuclear bases over the weekend, Americans within the region began frantically trying to evacuate Israel.
—Adam Sabes , Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Meanwhile, Iran’s stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium continues to grow, Israeli officials are openly weighing military options, and the United States is evacuating diplomats and military families from Iraq due to rising tensions.
—Jane Harman, Time, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuate
Verb
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That can mean difficulty starting to pee, a weak stream, trouble fully emptying the bladder, or sometimes, an inability to pee at all.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
27 June 2025
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That move emptied the cupboard, burning another three second-round picks.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
Verb
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Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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Talk of a coronation was a further reminder of the absence here of ‘King’ Kohli, but the man nicknamed ‘Prince’ — it is even stamped on his bat — took on the role at No 4 vacated by one of the biggest figures in Indian cricket history for the first time.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Senate Republicans can only lose three members and still clear the package, assuming full attendance and united Democratic opposition.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
30 June 2025
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In February, it was cleared to enter Phase II to study the drug’s efficacy and side effects—this is typically the second most difficult phase where only 33% of drugs make it through.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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This also allows access to the interior of the hood, which should be cleaned periodically using a mild detergent.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Before cleaning, check the care label or manufacturer’s instructions for specific directions to care for the materials contained in the rug.—
Karen Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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“Evacuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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