as in emptying
to remove the contents of
evacuate the cupboards completely before spraying the insecticide
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Recent Examples of evacuating
Earlier, the Forward Seaman's Union of India told CBS News the crew were uninjured and evacuating from the ship.
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Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 8 June 2026
So Covey recommends evacuating the neighborhoods within a half-mile of the GKN plant, which is on Western Avenue, just south of Chapman Avenue.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
In March, Warren led the Massachusetts delegation in a letter to the State Department criticizing the administration’s lack of preparation in terms of evacuating Americans and pressing for answers on its response.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The administration has already begun evacuating Americans from the region.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Allan Chaidez, center, and his father, Guillermo Chaidez, return home to Stanton after evacuating due to the Garden Grove chemical crisis.
—Kayla Bartkowski, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The order also stated that Eastland prioritized evacuating herself and her kids during the flood without guiding others.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Guests at Six Flags Over Texas were seen evacuating one of the park’s tallest roller coasters after a power outage brought the ride to a sudden stop over the weekend.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Officers began evacuating other homes in the neighborhood as the fire grew and gunshots continued to ring out in the neighborhood.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 8 June 2026
So Covey recommends evacuating the neighborhoods within a half-mile of the GKN plant, which is on Western Avenue, just south of Chapman Avenue.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
In March, Warren led the Massachusetts delegation in a letter to the State Department criticizing the administration’s lack of preparation in terms of evacuating Americans and pressing for answers on its response.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 28 May 2026
The administration has already begun evacuating Americans from the region.
—Monica Alba, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Allan Chaidez, center, and his father, Guillermo Chaidez, return home to Stanton after evacuating due to the Garden Grove chemical crisis.
—Kayla Bartkowski, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
The order also stated that Eastland prioritized evacuating herself and her kids during the flood without guiding others.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Guests at Six Flags Over Texas were seen evacuating one of the park’s tallest roller coasters after a power outage brought the ride to a sudden stop over the weekend.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Officers began evacuating other homes in the neighborhood as the fire grew and gunshots continued to ring out in the neighborhood.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evacuating
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Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Basement dehumidifiers can require continual emptying in summer, so use one with a drain hose for easy operation.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Beyond oil Tom Wrobel, director, capital consulting, prime services and clearing at Societe Generale, said oil gains are just one part of a much broader macro bonanza powering CTAs' returns in 2026.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Tidying the bathroom and kitchen, including clearing dishes and refreshing surfaces, ensures a fresh, stress-free start.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2026
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“Evacuating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evacuating. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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