evacuates

present tense third-person singular of evacuate
as in empties
to remove the contents of evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide

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Verb
  • The vacuum detects dirt, auto-refills its tank, empties dust, and reacts to and avoids obstacles.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The researchers also modeled gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties more slowly, often due to diabetes or viral infections.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • That said, until Watson either clears medical tests and the Browns open his 21-day window, or the team commits to giving Sanders meaningful snaps, the Browns’ future at quarterback remains uncertain.
    Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The fine print — including how spend will be audited, whether marketing and postproduction count, and when the first targets kick in — will be finalized once the bill clears Parliament.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Evacuates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuates. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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