as in emptied
to remove the contents of
evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide
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Recent Examples of evacuated
Coastal areas like Miami Beach, Brickell and downtown are more prone to flooding and more likely to be evacuated first.
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Several other Americans were also evacuated from the area for treatment or monitoring.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Then, after threatening us with a lawsuit, one of my partners (with over 15 years of experience in the biz) went to her house, evacuated the entire system, recharged it, and still found no leaks.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Crews evacuated them from the mountain Friday.
—Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The two injuries were minor and several people were evacuated.
—Arkansas Online, 30 May 2026
Much of Stanton was evacuated during the chemical threat.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Roughly 40,000 people have been evacuated due to the incident, Orange County Fire Authority captain Steve Concialdi said.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Born in 1933, Ono’s lifelong anti-war campaign likely started during World War II, when she was evacuated from Tokyo to the countryside, as were other children.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Several other Americans were also evacuated from the area for treatment or monitoring.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Then, after threatening us with a lawsuit, one of my partners (with over 15 years of experience in the biz) went to her house, evacuated the entire system, recharged it, and still found no leaks.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Crews evacuated them from the mountain Friday.
—Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The two injuries were minor and several people were evacuated.
—Arkansas Online, 30 May 2026
Much of Stanton was evacuated during the chemical threat.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Roughly 40,000 people have been evacuated due to the incident, Orange County Fire Authority captain Steve Concialdi said.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Born in 1933, Ono’s lifelong anti-war campaign likely started during World War II, when she was evacuated from Tokyo to the countryside, as were other children.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuated
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Armed gangs, now in control of most of the capital, have emptied out entire neighborhoods, shuttered schools and set looted and set fire to hospitals.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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With the turf greased by his players, who had emptied their water bottles in anticipation, Glasner slid through the guard of honour on his belly to mimic his celebration after winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2022.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Harel cleared it on his first try while Woodson failed on his three attempts to ensure a second straight state title for Harel, who won with a height of 6-9 last year.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Thabi Hlela of African Alabaster Botanical Skincare uses marula and shea butter in formulations that have cleared pimples and reversed early aging signs in customers who had tried pharmaceutical alternatives.—
Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Evacuated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuated. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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