Synonyms of evacuating

evacuating

verb

present participle of evacuate

as in emptying

to remove the contents of

evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide

Synonyms & Similar Words

• emptying
• clearing
• cleaning
• draining
• vacating
• eliminating
• sweeping
• voiding
• purging
• wasting
• flushing
• exhausting
• drawing (off)
• bleeding
• depleting
• scouring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filling
• loading

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of evacuating

About 60 passengers began self-evacuating from the train, prompting the MTA to shut the power off. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Firefighters searched the building while attacking the flames, evacuating residents in areas directly threatened by the fire. — Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

After the north tower was hit first by an American Airlines plane, Aon started evacuating its employees in the south tower, a move that was not taken by some other companies where employees were told to remain in place. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026

In addition, many Israelis have taken pride in their country’s assistance to ill or wounded Palestinians during Israel’s war against Hamas by evacuating them for treatment outside Gaza. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Sep. 2026

Officials say people evacuating should be prepared to stay away from home for several days, as unpredictable winds have complicated the fight to contain the blaze. — Maria Godoy, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

Others need accessible transportation, interpretation services or assistance evacuating pets and family members. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Officials describe a once-in-a-lifetime flood, with hundreds of residents evacuating and dozens of swift-water rescues of people and pets across central Indiana counties[1][2]. — Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

These hazards require taking proactive protective action, including evacuating from areas vulnerable to storm surge. — Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026