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Recent Examples of evacuate
The area was evacuated in time as geologists warned that a large mass movement was imminent.
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David Bressan, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Evacuation zones are designated from A to F, and generally, Zone A is most likely to be evacuated first.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Then the land drones appeared, tasked with delivering and even evacuating the wounded.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
Smith, his pregnant wife, and two-year-old son safely evacuated their Altadena house before it was lost in January’s deadly wildfires, but Smith’s friend launched a GoFundMe on the artist’s behalf to help recoup the loss of their house, musical instruments, car, and more belongings.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 May 2025
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David Bressan, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Evacuation zones are designated from A to F, and generally, Zone A is most likely to be evacuated first.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Then the land drones appeared, tasked with delivering and even evacuating the wounded.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
Smith, his pregnant wife, and two-year-old son safely evacuated their Altadena house before it was lost in January’s deadly wildfires, but Smith’s friend launched a GoFundMe on the artist’s behalf to help recoup the loss of their house, musical instruments, car, and more belongings.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuate
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By Carol McCloud, Illustrated by David Messing Summary: This book explains clearly and simply how everyone has an invisible bucket that can be filled through small acts of kindness or emptied by acts of thoughtlessness or cruelty.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Newer buildings to the west are more stable and marketable, while unimproved buildings to the east are struggling and emptying.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
29 May 2025
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There are only exceptional circumstances, such as when the award was procured by fraud or when the arbitrator refused to consider relevant evidence or follow basic legal principles, that warrant vacating an award.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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Having vacated The Valley in September 1985 due to being unable to afford the necessary safety work, the London club moved in, first, with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park and then West Ham at Upton Park.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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The filmmakers had other hurdles to clear as well, including the incredibly complicated and fraught world of music licensing.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Her father, Kevin Fox, was arrested four months later in connection with her murder, but was later cleared.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Deen said housekeepers are often required to clean a room every 15 minutes, which leads to injuries and less-clean rooms.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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Add Aquatic Plants Aquatic plants not only look serene, but help clean the water and provide shade for fish.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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“Evacuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuate. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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