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Recent Examples of evacuate
In preparation for a client meeting, Vicky has arranged some samples on a large wooden table, but the client has canceled: His family has been evacuated from their home in Malibu because of the threat of wildfires.
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Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Local police commissioner, Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir, told the Associated Press that the surrounding areas had been evacuated in under 90 minutes since the eruption began.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The United States evacuated its nonemergency staff from the embassy earlier this year due to ongoing armed conflict and high levels of violent crime.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
The residents of San Antonio, Austin and the surrounding areas have been urged to monitor forecasts, be alert for possible Flood Warnings and be prepared to evacuated if necessary.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 July 2025
Local police commissioner, Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir, told the Associated Press that the surrounding areas had been evacuated in under 90 minutes since the eruption began.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The United States evacuated its nonemergency staff from the embassy earlier this year due to ongoing armed conflict and high levels of violent crime.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Mercury News, 16 July 2025
The residents of San Antonio, Austin and the surrounding areas have been urged to monitor forecasts, be alert for possible Flood Warnings and be prepared to evacuated if necessary.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuate
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Studies have shown that eating protein before refined carbs promotes the secretion of the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) from the gut, which delays gastric emptying and suppresses appetite.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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Watch for stamina issues as Dacres is emptying the tank with punches and its the third round.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Due to the incoming threatening weather, all volunteers should vacate the river area, and MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND for their safety.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Their merchandise was pulled from WWE Shop, and the Women’s Tag Titles were vacated.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Ground crews worked to clear dry vegetation and lay barriers Saturday, while aerial support from Colorado's Division of Fire Prevention and Control deployed retardant to slow the blaze.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Cats often hide among the rubble, and run the risk of being hurt or killed when the bulldozers come in to clear it.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Instead, cleaning stainless steel requires a little extra TLC and a strategy designed specifically for this material.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Three varieties rotate in and out, from briny Alaskan Gems to clean and crisp Mer Bleues to the fresh and minerally Malpeque oysters from Prince Edward Island.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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“Evacuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuate. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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