as in empties
to remove the contents of
evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide
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Recent Examples of evacuates
There is this tendency to frame eating disorders as a purely biological phenomenon in a way that kind of evacuates them of all meaning, or actually repels the attempt to create meaning.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
On the morning of January 29, 2024, her family evacuates their homes in Tel al-Hawa in Gaza City.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
On the morning of January 29, 2024, her family evacuates their homes in Tel al-Hawa in Gaza City.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuates
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However, as part of that, the gallbladder empties less frequently and more slowly.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Roborock Robot Vacuum and Mop Deal The Roborock Qrevo is for the elite couch-rot enthusiasts, featuring 8,000Pa HyperForce suction and an all-in-one dock that empties the dust, refills the water, and even washes and dries the mopping pads.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Start with one smart career adjustment that creates space and clears the path forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the probe ending today likely clears the path for Warsh's candidacy to make it out of committee, Tillis has not made an official statement since the inquiry was dropped.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Evacuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuates. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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