evacuate

verb

i-ˈva-kyə-ˌwāt How to pronounce evacuate (audio)
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 Three adults and three children inside a backyard dwelling were evacuated unhurt by sheriff’s deputies during the standoff. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026 The hospital said afterwards that hundreds of patients and staff were evacuated when the air raid alarm was raised indicating an incoming an strike. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Moreover, given how many IDF officers and soldiers now identify with the settlers and the religious-right parties, any order to evacuate even a handful of settlements could lead to broad noncompliance. — Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026 Masters, tall and slender, forded the frigid waist-deep water to wake up his father and convince the 63-year-old to evacuate. — Ren Larson, ProPublica, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evacuate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuate
  1. empty
  2. vacate
  3. clear
  4. clean
Verb
  • The trapped man was discovered when the driver of the Recology commercial collection truck was emptying a dumpster at a hotel on the 100 block of Mason Street and heard yelling, according to Robert Reed, a spokesman for Recology.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Everything inside Olive Tree is on sale as Riley tries to empty out the storefront, including the shop’s tables, shelving, displays, baskets and decor.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of empty
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  • But the Ravens’ job, vacated by the abrupt firing of one of his mentors, John Harbaugh, was at the top of his list.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • DeSantis appointed him to replace former Attorney General Ashley Moody, who resigned to fill the Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
    — Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of vacate
Verb
  • Bouwman went in to clear a bouncing ball with his head before Van Bommel jumped into the challenge and his back connected with force with the Netherlands youth international in the air.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • The site will be temporarily covered to protect it from rainwater, and one company has been chosen to clear some of the waste while a long-term plan is drafted.
    — Darko Bandic, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of clear
Verb
  • Really, as long as the boots are leather and in good shape, they can typically be conditioned and cleaned.
    — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Best Last-Chance Amazon Home Labor Day Sales Give your home a refresh with last-minute deals on fresh cozy bedding, cleaning gadgets, and décor.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of clean

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“Evacuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuate. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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