as in emptying
to remove the contents of
evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide
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Recent Examples of evacuating
But within seconds of being knocked back, the responding officers were back up, checking on each other and evacuating stunned residents — including several children — from the rubble of the home, the video shows.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
And unlike dogs or cats, evacuating wild animals is not straightforward.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In March alone, Ukrainian forces logged over 9,000 missions using ground robots for everything from delivering ammunition to evacuating the wounded.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Inside the dining room, Secret Service rushed to the stage, evacuating the president, first lady and other top officials.
—NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of attendees, many of them reporters and lawmakers, took shelter beneath their tables amidst the chaos, before evacuating the hotel and - in many cases - shifting back into work more.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Police were going through the mall looking for people who are locked down and evacuating the area, Morse said.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
After receiving that information, officers began evacuating nearby residents as a precaution.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Anyone needing help locating that center or with further questions about evacuating animals can call 719-722-6097.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
And unlike dogs or cats, evacuating wild animals is not straightforward.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
In March alone, Ukrainian forces logged over 9,000 missions using ground robots for everything from delivering ammunition to evacuating the wounded.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Inside the dining room, Secret Service rushed to the stage, evacuating the president, first lady and other top officials.
—NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of attendees, many of them reporters and lawmakers, took shelter beneath their tables amidst the chaos, before evacuating the hotel and - in many cases - shifting back into work more.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026
Police were going through the mall looking for people who are locked down and evacuating the area, Morse said.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
After receiving that information, officers began evacuating nearby residents as a precaution.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Anyone needing help locating that center or with further questions about evacuating animals can call 719-722-6097.
—Jesse Sarles, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuating
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Along with sorting laundry, Martha recommends emptying pockets, zipping zippers, opening up buttons, tying loose strings, turning garments inside out, and blotting any stains to prevent them from spreading.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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This keeps the sidewalks cleaner, saves the cost of emptying trash cans, and keeps away vermin.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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For farm-fresh eggs with a little debris on the shell, a dry cloth is all that is needed—introducing water can push bacteria inward through the porous shell rather than clearing it away.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Trump signed an executive order in February clearing the way for the public release of the federal government’s tranche of materials surrounding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena, popularly known as Unidentified Flying Objects.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2026
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“Evacuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuating. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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