as in empties
to remove the contents of
evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide
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Recent Examples of evacuates
On the morning of January 29, 2024, her family evacuates their homes in Tel al-Hawa in Gaza City.
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E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuates
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The bustling evening market, where locals gather for tacos, now empties out early.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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As the room empties out, the judge says out loud that there are a number of no-shows that day.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
22 Dec. 2025
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Brayden exits the competition circuit temporarily but returns after the Russo Rink is sold to Voltage, a professional skating organization that absorbs the facility and clears the family’s debt.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some places will experience wait times for debris and downed tree removal, according to Laurie Reid, the city arborist whose landscape management division clears roads during storms.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Evacuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuates. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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