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Recent Examples of evacuate
In June 2024, the Panamanian government evacuated 182 families from Gardi Sugdub, including Alemancia’s, and settled them in Isberyala, a modern, concrete community one mile away on the mainland that the state developed at a cost of about $12 million.
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Mark Johanson, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
Passengers use emergency slides to evacuate after Delta flight catches on fire
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The FAA is investigating after an engine fire resulted in passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight evacuating down emergency slides onto the tarmac at Orlando International Airport this morning.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Officers with weapons drawn were seen running across campus, securing buildings, and helping students evacuate.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The governor and his family were in their home at the time of the attack and were safely evacuated.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 14 Apr. 2025
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Mark Johanson, AFAR Media, 22 Apr. 2025
Passengers use emergency slides to evacuate after Delta flight catches on fire
00:36
Washington CNN —
The FAA is investigating after an engine fire resulted in passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight evacuating down emergency slides onto the tarmac at Orlando International Airport this morning.
—Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Officers with weapons drawn were seen running across campus, securing buildings, and helping students evacuate.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The governor and his family were in their home at the time of the attack and were safely evacuated.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuate
Verb
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That’s why Atlanta ignored all the warning signs around the Pearce trade and emptied its wallet to move back into the first round Thursday night and take Pearce.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Delayed gastric emptying lowers glucose and insulin responses after meals.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the fourth quarter, more office space was leased than vacated for the first time since 2020.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The local court issued a default judgment in favor of the bank in December but vacated the case a month later at the request of the bank.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After an awkward collision during the fourth inning of the Baltimore Orioles' 5-4 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday, tempers flared, and the benches cleared.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Benches cleared in Baltimore after Heston Kjerstad took exception to Pablo Reyes’ attempt to field a throw from Austin Wells.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Outdoor water containers that should be cleaned include bird baths and pet dishes.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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These stylish oven mitts are easy to clean and look great in any kitchen.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Evacuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuate. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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