as in emptied
to remove the contents of
evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide
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Recent Examples of evacuated
All individuals have since been evacuated from the scene, the BBC reported, citing the health ministry.
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Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The surrounding businesses were evacuated by El Monte police as the investigation continued.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The post did not specify the damage, but said that people living near the depot may have to be evacuated.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Nearby neighbors had to be evacuated, and around 20 flash bangs were heard late Friday, according to reports.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, Love Island’s Instagram account announced that production had been evacuated due to wildfires in South Africa, where the show is filmed.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Jan. 2026
She and other members of both houses and both parties were evacuated for their safety for several hours as rioters forced their way into the Capitol that day.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
Another House office building had been evacuated, and the employees there were told to take shelter in our building.
—Zach Fisch, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
The Arizona Department of Safety said multiple buildings were evacuated on the Capitol Mall, including the State Courts Building, which houses the Arizona Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The surrounding businesses were evacuated by El Monte police as the investigation continued.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
The post did not specify the damage, but said that people living near the depot may have to be evacuated.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Nearby neighbors had to be evacuated, and around 20 flash bangs were heard late Friday, according to reports.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
On Saturday, Love Island’s Instagram account announced that production had been evacuated due to wildfires in South Africa, where the show is filmed.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Jan. 2026
She and other members of both houses and both parties were evacuated for their safety for several hours as rioters forced their way into the Capitol that day.
—David Staats, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026
Another House office building had been evacuated, and the employees there were told to take shelter in our building.
—Zach Fisch, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
The Arizona Department of Safety said multiple buildings were evacuated on the Capitol Mall, including the State Courts Building, which houses the Arizona Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuated
Verb
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Museums and ancient palaces in Darfur and El Geneina were destroyed or emptied.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Red Wings bench emptied onto the ice to celebrate with Kane after the goal.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, he was cleared after police interviewed several witnesses who confirmed his alibi.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The heath at Hermaness looked wild, but it was mostly cleared by the cropping of sheep.—
Sarah Moss,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Evacuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuated. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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